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1. Stereo Pre Amplifier User s Manual 1 1 1 2 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 Do 5 6 5 7 5 8 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 Contents iris A PP qaa quqa 5 PCO e 6 Transportation kahata qasa 6 Overview front panel 7 Overview back panel 8 Installation and power supply 9 Placement e u 9 Mains connection p 9 Orientation of mains plusg 10 Additional earth connection 10 Inp ts and OUtDpUls aiii 11 PRD UES vivre diria 11 OLDIES daria lcd ci 11 Recording CEVICES isis kuu aaa Qua Pe edv ea oe dos Va 12 MONIO eet 12 PRODI ute a u dd ab rsen usss 12 Audionet Link y usasqa M 13 External power supply EPS 13 TIGER 000 ul uo na iii cil 14 WIS UG u E r a 15 Powering ipu a u au ia 15 Switching on and Off uicit aq vede e Prae vod 15 Mains phase detec nissan etin SraE Ee Soa d Gera ie evp va 16 Using Audionet Link cita iii tai 16 Control elements on the front pancel 17 Vol me CONTO ao asss 17 lure T 18 Input Selecionar SEHE TR LV Ev TUE 19 A EVE eode os Ede EO EU TEE PR PEEL VE SURE RE UR QE Ps aa d 19 S2. Connect the earth wire of your turn table to the earth con nector GND right beside input no 6 For further information on the optional phono module please refer to its user s manual 12 A Important e If the PREI G3 is upgraded with the optional phono module input no 6 IN 6 must only be used to connect a turn table 5 6 Audionet Link For your convenience the PREI G3 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 OUT 1 18 or OUT 2 19 of your PREI G3 to the Audio net Link input of unit to be controlled The PREI G3 is equipped with two Audionet Link outputs OUT and OUT 2 119 Audionet Link output 1 OUT Is always on while the PRE1 G3 1s switched on However Audionet Link output OUT 2 1s controlled depending on the settings for the headphones output Please refer to section Set Headphones on page 24 Therefore use Audionet Link output OUT 2 In order to connect power amplifiers to the PREI G3 via Audionet Link Connect units you would like to control independently from the headphones settings e g tuner CD player etc to Audionet Link output OUT 118 amp Tip e Audionet source units and power amplifiers are usually equipped not only with an Audionet Link input but additionally with a
3. all linked units will be automatically switched on off as soon as you switch on off your PREI G3 using the power key on the front panel or the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One Note e The switch on off signal of the Audionet Link output OUT 2 is issued depending on the headphones settings see section Set Head phones on page 24 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 16 6 5 Control elements on the front panel The front panel has four keys to control the PREI G3 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 21 power Use key to switch on off the unit see section Switching on and off on page 15 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 21 down Push key to reduce volume select previous input chan nel see section Input selection on page 19 or change an option of the setup menu see section Setup menu on page 21 up Push key to increase volume select next input channel see section nput selection on page 19 or change an option of the setup menu see section Setup menu on page 21 6 6 Volume control
4. The Autostart function is disabled After switching on the mains switch 1 on the back panel the PREI G3 enters the stand by mode You have to use the power key on the front panel or keys or on the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One to switch on the unit into normal operating mode active The Autostart function is active As soon as you connect the PREI G3 to mains i e use the mains switch 1 on the back panel the unit starts up automatically to normal operating mode Use this setting for timer controlled op erations 7 11 Set Channel for By Pass Mode Push the set key eleven times for less than two seconds to enter the op tion for selecting the input channel in 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 SET CHANNEL FOR BY PASS MODE 3 input channel no 3 is used in By Pass Mode or switched on off by Activities on the Audionet System Remote Control see separate user s manual Harmony One 32 Note e For detailed information about the By Pass Mode please refer to sec tion Special function By Pass Mode on page 40 e fno input channel is selected for the By Pass Mode factory default the display will show SET CHANNEL FOR BY PASS MODE A Important e Before you can use the By Pass Mode you have to select the input channel that is used for the By Pass Mode Otherwise the PRE G3 issues the warning No input f
5. e Never switch on or off the EPS on its back panel while the PRE1 G3 is operating e For further information referring to the external power supply EPS please consult its user s manual i Tip e Use a high quality cable for example the Audionet APC to connect the EPS to mains The sound will improve 5 8 Trigger output Use trigger output TRIGGER to control e g switch on off non Audionet devices If you switch on the PRE G3 from stand by mode the trigger ouput 3 provides a signal of 12 Volts DC If you power down the unit to stand by mode the signal of the trigger output 3 will be 0 Volts i Tip e Use a3 5 mm telephone mono plug to connect a device to the trigger output 3 of your PREI G3 The pinning is as follows Ground 12 Volt DC or switched on off by Activities on the Audionet System Remote Control see separate user s manual Harmony One 14 6 Usage All functions of the PREI G3 are microprocessor controlled This guaran tees highest precision exclusive functions easy handling and protection against operating errors 6 7 Powering up First of all please make sure your PRE1 G3 is connected correctly to your signal sources power amplifier s and mains see section Installation and power supply on page 9 and Inputs and outputs on page 11 The PREI G3 is a stand by unit Please operate the mains switch 1 on the back panel The display shows a welcome message for a brief mo ment A
6. pinning of the balanced XLR input and output IS printed right beside the connectors 5 3 Recording devices You can connect up to two recording devices or effect processors to the PREI G3 for recording and playback Connect the recording devices like DAT or tape recorder to the re cording output REC OUT 9 of the PREI G3 For playback please con nect your recording devices only to input no 5 IN 2m of the PREI G3 if they are also connected to the output REC OUT 9 of your PREI G3 If you select input no 5 IN 5 the output REC OUT 9 is switched off to prevent any feedback loops between your recording device and the PREI G3 Please use inputs no 1 to no 4 and no 6 to connect sources you like to record from With these inputs the recording output REC OUT 9 is always active 5 4 Monitor The monitor loop of the PREI G3 makes it possible to insert a recording device for read after write verify or an effects processor e g surround decoders into the signal path Connect monitor output MONITOR OUT 8 of the PREI G3 to the in put of the unit you would like to insert Also connect the output of the unit to the monitor input MONITOR IN 17 of the PREI G3 For further information on how to use the monitor loop please refer to section Set Monitor on page 23 5 5 Phono The PREI G3 can be upgraded with a phono pre amplifier In this case use input no 6 IN 6 marked PHONO to connect your turn table to the PRE1 G3
7. section Channel name on page 29 The name for the monitor loop is restricted to 12 characters in length 23 i Tip You can switch on off the monitor loop much more comfortably by using the key on screen page 2 of the Audionet System Remote Control 7 3 Set Headphones Push the set key on the front panel three times for less than two seconds to get to the headphones settings Now use the keys up and down to se lect the desired option SET HEADPHONES HP off Link on The 2 line shows the status of the headphones output HP off Link on HP on Link on HP on Link off Headphones output HEADPHONES 4 is dis abled The Audionet Link output OUT 2 is switched on off with the PREI G3 switching on off Headphones output HEADPHONES IS ac tive The Audionet Link output OUT 2 IS also active as long the unit is switched on Use this option 1f you connect devices to the Audionet Link output OUT 2 that are supposed to be controlled via Audionet Link independently from the headphones setting Headphones output HEADPHONES 4 is active but the Audionet Link output OUT 2 is al ways switched off Use this option if you would like to switch off amplifiers that are connected to the Audionet Link output OUT 2 119 automatically while you are using the headphones output The display indicates an active headphones output by the symbol dk in the 2 line 5 INPUT FIVE LEVEL
8. than two seconds The PREI G3 will return to the normal operating mode The order of items in the setup menu 1s y SELECT INPUT y SET MONITOR y SET HEADPHONES y SET DIM LEVEL y BALANCE ADJ y OFFSET ADJUST y SET DC SERVO y Channel name y SET OUT 2 SUB y SET AUTOSTART y SET CHANNEL FOR BY PASS MODE Change any setting of a menu item by using the keys up and down on the front panel EN push set key shortly less than two seconds 21 i Tip e All settings of the setup menu can be dealt with by using the keys of the front panel However if you prefer to change settings from the comfort of your listening chair please use the Audionet System Re mote Control Harmony One For more information about the remote control and its usage see section 4udionet System Remote Control on page 34 Note e If you make no adjustments for longer than 12 seconds the PRE1 G3 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 is automatically reset to its user selected level e If you power down the PREI G3 to stand by mode all settings are stored automatically in the non volatile memory of the unit Even af ter disconnecting from mains the PREI G3 will still remember your settings In the following all options of the setup menu a
9. to use your home cinema system activate the By Pass Mode of the PREI G3 and use your home cinema pre amplifier as usual A Important e The activate the By Pass Mode you need a Audionet System Re mote Control Harmony One e Please read the complete section about the special function By Pass Mode first before you use this function in order to prevent maloperations 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 menu option Set channel for By Pass Mode to select desired input channel for the By Pass Mode If no input channel is selected and you try to invoke the By Pass Mode the PRE1 G3 issues the warning No input for By Pass selected see section Set Channel for By Pass Mode on page 32 Is the By Pass Mode active the volume control of the PRE1 G3 1s by passed The PREI G3 passes through the input signal to the outputs with its full level 40 Please use setup option Set Channel for By Pass Mode to select which of the six input channels of the PRE1 G3 is fed through to the outputs if By Pass Mode is active A Important e First select the input channel used for By Pass Mode see section Set Channel for By Pass Mode on page 32 before you activate the By Pass Mode for the first time Activate the special function By Pass Mode of your PRE G3 by pressing the key of the Audionet System Remote Control The signal at the input channe
10. 46 0dB indicator headphones output active 24 A Important In contrast to all other menu items the settings for the headphones output and the Audionet Link output OUT 2 are not updated immediately when you change the setting This 1s to avoid amplifiers connected to the Audionet Link output OUT 2 119 switching on off while the user is stepping through the options of the headphones set tings The selected option will be activated as soon as you leave the menu by holding the set key down for longer than two seconds or waiting about 12 seconds without any entry or navigating to the next menu item by pushing the set key less than two seconds amp Tip If you connect your power amplifier to the Audionet Link output OUT 2 of the PREI G3 it will be switched off automatically as soon as you select the headphones option HP on amp Link off 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 HP off amp Link on the power amplifier is switched on automati cally via Audionet Link so you playback music through your speak ers again 7 4 Set Dim Level To adjust the brightness of the display on the front panel of the PREI G3 push the set key four times less than two seconds Now use keys up and down to select the desired brightness Key up in creases key down decreases the brightness Additionall
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12. While the PREI G3 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 PREI G3 runs in a range from 80 dB to 6 dB in real 1 dB steps relatively to the level of the input signal Differ ences in input levels can be adjusted for each input channel of the PREI G3 separately see section Offset Adjust on page 28 Note e Use keys up and down also to change an option from the setup menu see section Setup menu on page 21 as well as to select an input channel see section nput selection on page 19 17 6 7 Display The display provides in the normal operating mode the following infor mation 5 INPUT FIVE LEVEL 46 0dB 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 name of the currently selected input channel fully user definable see section Channel name on page 29 current volume level in dB relative to the input level see section Volume control on page 17 offset for input level of currently selected input channel see section Offset Adjust on page 28 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 sec
13. e 38 Use keys and to select desired brightness 7 5 Balance Adjust Push set key five times for less than two seconds The display reads now BALANCE ADJ 0 current balance setting in dB Now adjust the balance by using the keys up and down 26 Use the up key to shift the balance to the right The 1 line of the display shows the volume difference in dB between left and right channel A positive value means that the balance is shifted to the right Use the down key to shift the balance to the left The value in the display is now negative The PREI G3 allows the user to shift the balance up to 9 dB to the left or the right in steps of 1 dB The 2 line of the display visualises a balance shift with one or more symbols The orientation of the symbol represents the direction of the balance shift the number of symbols equals the amount of 1 dB steps the balance was shifted Example gt gt gt balance shifted to the right by 3 dB AAAA balance shifted to the left by 5 dB Ed no balance shift 7 Note e In normal operating mode the PREI G3 indicates a balance shift by the corresponding symbol in the 2 line of the display Thus you are able to see at any time if the balance was shifted 5 INPUT FIVE gt LEVEL 46 0dB gt balance shifted to the right lt balance shifted to the left e A balance shift is carried out internally by attenuating the corre sponding channel i e if the balanc
14. e is shifted to the right the level of the left channel is attenuated and vice versa 21 7 6 Offset Adjust Push the set key six times for less than two seconds to get to the offset adjustment menu Use the up key on the front panel to increase the level of the currently selected input channel If you would like to decrease the offset level use the down key The display informs you of your selection 5 INPUT FIVE LEVEL 46 3dB offset adjustment in dB For each of the six input channels and for the monitor loop of the PREI G3 you can define the adjustment of the input level in the range of 9 dB to 9 dB in steps of 1 dB to match the different output levels of sources connected to the PREI G3 amp Tip e To adjust the offset of the monitor loop you first have to activate the loop see section Set Monitor on page 23 Now you adjust the offset as described above for the offset of the input channels e f you would like to adjust the input level offset for just another input channel please use the keys and of the Audionet Sys tem Remote Control to switch to the desired channel The PREI G3 does not leave the setup menu and you are able to adjust the offset for each input channel very easily 7 7 Set DC Servo Push the set key on the front panel seven times for less than two seconds to adjust the DC Servo option Push the up key to activate the DC Servo for the currently selected input channel To d
15. e mains cord that the hot pin of the wall outlet is connected to the pin marked phase of the mains input on the back panel The PREI G3 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 follow Ing message will appear in the display in case the mains polarization 1s incorrect Attention Mains Phase incorrect 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 PREI G3 from mains by operating the mains switch Hm 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 Ifthe PREI G3 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 PREI G3 to work correctly 6 4 Using Audionet Link Your PREI G3 is equipped with two Audionet Link outputs OUT and OUT 2 allowing you to switch on off further Audionet units e g power amplifiers 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 PREI G3 via Audionet Link
16. echnical data microprocessor controlled pre amplifier aid 0 3 000 000 Hz 3 dB DC coupled Wette dmi 2 3 000 000 Hz 3 dB AC coupled 1 order DC servo THD N gt 108 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz for Vin 5 Vrms gt 120 dB relative to Vin max Cne senario between channels gt 100 dB 20 kHz p between inputs gt 108 dB 20 kHz 5 pair Cinch line gold plated Tanne pair XLR balanced gold plated pu 1 pair Cinch Monitor gold plated 5 pin connector for EPS iunuriadqunca line input 82 kOhms real pcne XLR balanced input 15 kOhms real pair Cinch line gold plated pair XLR balanced gold plated pair Cinch Rec Out gold plated Outputs pair Cinch Monitor gold plated 2 Audionet Link optical connector gold plated for additional earth connection 1 trigger output 12 Volts DC 3 5mm telephone jack Outencimpedqanec line and balanced out 22 Ohms real RS headphones out 47 Ohms real line out max 8 Vrms Output voltage XLR balanced out max 16 Vrms headphones out max 8 Vrms max gain 6 dB m s nd s W Stand by max 30 Watts Width 430 mm Height 72 mm Depth 420 mm 44 Front brushed aluminium black anodised white print or aluminium nature anodised black print Display red or blue Top cover brushed aluminium microlised Chassis steel black coated remote control not included automatic detection of main polarization separate power supply for digital and analog sections electronically sw
17. etup Meli dio di 21 7 1 Te 7 3 7 4 Nd 7 6 dal 7 8 7 9 7 10 7 11 7 12 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 11 12 SeCTHDUE S A Sua 22 Set MODIOE iia 23 Set Headphones sins 24 Set Dim LOVE deion T 25 Balance A GUUS asnicar iv 26 OTISet XGOTUSE E vei A ida 28 BEL DC SOEV T 28 Chameleon secan 29 Ser OU 2 SUD E RT 31 Set AULOSTAEE d Qua e a a w nama aS pa SASS 32 Set Channel for By Pass Mode 32 Overview factory defaults 33 Audionet System Remote Control 34 Key assienment PREI G3 uu a ua vest Pbtu deos 36 CHECHEN eR 37 A TRIPS 38 PCIE OIL aaa 39 Special function By Pass Mode 40 Technical information 42 Dos LEN Een UM 42 Ign rodilla 42 CUR CUTER eee 42 Handling ciar lid 42 DEGUPILY AGVIGCC iii id 43 Technical data condal 44 1 Preface The Audionet Team congratulates you on your purchase of this unit But before you start listening to your new Audionet PRE G3 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 pre amplifier PRE1 G3 e the user s manual that you are currently reading e one standard mains cord e one gree
18. front panel If the PRE G3 is in stand by mode Power Toggle switches on the unit If the PREI G3 is already switched on Power Toggle swit ches off the unit to stand by mode 3 If the PREI G3 is witched on use key Power Off to switch the unit off to stand by mode 39 9 Special function By Pass Mode The By Pass Mode was primarily intended to integrate the overwhelming sound quality of the PRE1 G3 into an existing home cinema setup or to expand an existing excellent stereophonic system based on the PRE G3 to a complete home cinema setup without missing out on the qualities of the PRE1 G3 To realise this kind of setup please proceed as follows 1 Connect your home cinema pre amplifier according to its user s man ual 2 Connect the output for the front channels Left and Right not to the power amplifier but to one of the free inputs of the PREI G3 3 Now connect the outputs of the PREI G3 to the corresponding power amplifier for the channels Left and Right 4 Use menu item Set Channel for By Pass Mode of the setup menu of the PRE1 G3 to select the input channel for By Pass Mode you con nected the outputs Left and Right of the home cinema pre amplifier to 5 Connect now all high quality 2 channel analog sources to the remain ing inputs of the PREI G3 6 Connect your DVD player to your home cinema pre amplifier as usual Use the PREI G3 to listen to high quality analog sources If you would like
19. fter that the PREI G3 is in stand by mode Only in cases of extended absence like vacations or if massive trouble on the mains power is to be expected e g thunder storms it 1s recom mended to disconnect the PREI G3 from the mains While the PRE1 G3 is in stand by mode operate mains switch on the back panel The display will go dark To disconnect the PREI G3 from mains completely you have to pull the mains cord off the mains jack 122 A Important e Before you switch off the PRE1 G3 from mains power down and discharge completely all units connected to the outputs of the PRE1 G3 6 2 Switching on and off To power up the PREI G3 from stand by mode press the power key on the front panel The PRE1 G3 issues 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 page 16 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 unit enters the stand by mode Note e Of course you may switch on off the PREI G3 with the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One For detailed information please refer to section Screen 3 on page 39 15 6 3 Mains phase detection The correct polarization of mains 1s important for reasons of audio clarity and stability Please connect th
20. h Ht To disconnect the unit completely from mains pull the mains plug i Tip e The use of high quality mains cords could improve sound quality Ask your local dealer for more information 4 3 Orientation of 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 marked phase 21 Your Audionet PRE G3 is able to detect a wrong polarization of the mains plug during start up If the message Attention Mains Phase incorrect appears in the display switch off the unit and flip the mains plug in the wall outlet see section Mains phase detection on page 16 4 4 Additional earth connection Included with the PRE1 G3 you will find a green yellow cord for the additional earth connection Attach this cord to the earth connector 2 on the back panel of the PREI G3 and put the plug into the mains socket right beside the mains cord of your PREI G3 This ensures an additional and stable earth connection resulting in a better sound Note e We strongly recommend using the additional earth connection e Also a stable earth connection is necessary for the PREI G3 detect ing the polarization of mains phase correctly 10 5 Inputs and outputs A Important e During connecting and removing of sources or amplifiers to the PRE1 G3 all units of your audio system have t
21. hannel names and input level adjustment for each channel Two Audionet Link outputs facilitate easy daisy chaining of Audionet devices for remote switching on off via Audionet Link Each input channel features a user selectable DC Servo to eliminate DC com ponents on source signals Furthermore a monitor loop for an additional recorder decoder etc 1s present The PREI G3 can be equipped with the Audionet system remote control Harmony One a phono module for MM and MC systems and an exter nal power supply the EPS 42 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 Set up 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 PREI G3 to from sources and or power amplifiers all units have to be switched off to prevent damage of the PREI G3 or any of the other connected units e Usedry 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 competent Audionet dealer or contact us directly 43 12 T
22. in the 2 line of 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 29 one step to the right After the last position the cursor wraps around and starts at the first position again 4 CD PLAYER A number of currently cursor assigned channel name selected input channel Note The name of the monitor loop is also user definable up to 12 charac ters in length To edit the name of the monitor loop you first have to activate the loop see section Set Monitor on page 23 Then edit the name of the monitor loop as described above for editing the input channel name If the monitor loop is active you are able only to edit the name of the monitor loop even 1f you use the keys and of the Audionet System Remote Control to change the input channel You have to deactivate the monitor loop first before you are able to edit the input channel names again 4 Tip If you would like to edit the channel name for more than just the cur rently selected input channel use keys and of the Audionet System Remote Control to switch to the desired input channel The PRE1 G3 does not leave the setup menu and you are able to edit the channel name for other input channels very easily Press key of the Audionet System Remote Control to advance the cursor one position to the right 30 7 9 Se
23. isable the DC Servo push the down key SET DC SERVO In 3 disabled currently selected input channel status DC Servo 28 disabled The DC Servo is disabled for the currently selected input channel active The DC Servo 1s active for the currently selected input channel Activate the DC Servo if the source connected to the PREI G3 holds a high DC component in its output signal The DC Servo eliminates the DC component The currently selected input channel is now AC coupled Usually the DC Servo may be disabled Note e In normal operating mode the display Indicates an active DC Servo for the currently selected input channel by a symbol right beside the volume level in the 2 display line Thus you can see at any time if the DC Servo is active DC Servo is active 5 INPUT FIVE LEVEL 46 0dB Tip e If you would like to set the DC Servo option for more than just the current input channel please use keys and of the Audio net System Remote Control to select the desired input channel The PREI G3 does not leave the setup menu and you are able to adjust the DC Servo option for each input channel very easily 7 8 Channel name You can assign a fully user definable name up to 14 characters in length to each of the six input channels Push the set key on the front panel eight times The display will then show the number of the currently selected input channel and the assigned channel name The cursor
24. itched and real time linearised precision resistors for volume control audio and control functions optically decoupled full DC coupling no capacitors in the signal path Features selectable AC coupling via DC servo separate level adjustment for each input channel By Pass function e g for integration into home cin ema systems Auto start function for timer operations Audionet Link outputs for remote control of other Audionet components e g power amplifiers selectable headphones output Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One Options Phono module for MM and MC pickups external precision power supply Audionet EPS Errors and omissions excepted Specifications and design are subject to changes without prior notice AUCIONET is a trademark of Idektron GmbH 8 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 45
25. l selected for By Pass Mode operations is passed through the PREI G3 at a level of 0 dB i e no change in volume level to the outputs 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 PREI G3 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 l Press key By Pass Mode of the Audionet System Remote Con trol The PREI G3 switches back to the input channel selected be fore resetting the volume to its prior level 2 Push the power key on the front panel or the buttons Tasten Power Toggle or Power Off on the Audionet System Remote Control The PREI G3 switches off to stand by mode Note e If you leave the By Pass Mode by pushing the power key on the front panel this mode will not be saved i e if you switch on the PREI G3 again the unit will switch to the last saved input channel selection and not to the By Pass Mode If you would like to use the By Pass Mode again press key By Pass Mode of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One 41 10 Technical information 10 1 Design With circuits consequently designed using SMD miniature technology and shortening all signal paths to a
26. 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 controls and monitors the system The analog section and control unit are galvanically separated by opto couplers the digital section also spatially separated 10 2 Power supply A 50 VA toroid transformer powers high current capacitors with a total capacity of 20 000 uF Two fast discrete pre regulators smooth and stabi lize the supply voltages Additionally the voltages for the input and out put stage each are smoothed locally by two discrete and ultra fast regula tors The digital section has a separate power supply 10 3 Circuitry All operational amplifiers optimized and embedded in a discrete circuitry The driver stage operates distortion free in symmetric class A mode Gold coated precision relays switch the input signal and ground Volume and balance is controlled free of any electro mechanical component via precision resistor networks that are switched electronically and linearized in real time The resolution of the volume control circuit is 1 dB 10 4 Handling A microprocessor controls and monitors all functions A two line 16 digit display informs the user about all operating modes and makes it easy to adjust the PREI G3 to the user s preferences The unit also fea tures user definable c
27. n 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 Audionet 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 pre amplifier 5 7 External power supply EPS In order to use the optional external precision power supply Audionet EPS External Power Supply with you PREI G3 please proceed as fol lows 1 Make sure both PRE1 G3 and EPS are switched off and discon nected from mains 2 Connect the EPS with the included cable to input jack EPS on the back panel of the PRE1 G3 The shape of the plug pre vents any wrong polarity The small nose inside the plug has to 13 face upwards Now screw the ring of the plug onto the EPS input jack 20 Connect both units PRE1 G3 and EPS to mains First switch on the EPS on its back panel Then switch on the PRE1 G3 with the mains switch al 5 Use the power key on the front panel or the keys or Power Toggle of the Audionet System Remote Control Har mony One to switch on the PRE1 G3 The PRE1 G3 is now ready to use and gets its power from the external power supply EPS 6 To switch off the PRE1 G3 into stand by mode use the power key on the front panel or keys Power Off or Power Toggle of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One A Important
28. n yellow cord for an additional earth connection 1 2 Transport A Important e Please transport the PREI G3 only in the included package e Always use the plastic bag to prevent scratches on the casing e Please allow the PREI G3 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 Kay dn Kay UMOp J9AI9991 O UOD Kay Kay Aeydsiq Jow YI Jos JoMod Jeyijduueaag 084995 D 3ud AS AN Lf S N Jes WU J mod LINOIPNV yndur Sure oseud sureur SUIYIBIA Sd4 Ajddns 1amod eujojxo 10 1035ouuoo urd T LNO dino Yury youorpny LNO 1ndino xurT jeuorpny 1431J 1191 3ndur 1olruoj USH J I p ou jndut q TX peouepeg OL I d en vr st CC Ic 0c 6I SI LI 91 1451 4 Z ou yndur your JuSH J I ou yndur uouro JUSH J I p ou yndur your sue g ou jndur your 1451 49 9 ou yndur your ououd o qej ung 10 10 99uuoo YY WSU AJS LNO DIY dino Surprooss WSU 3ndjno 1olruo j SI vi tl cl Il 01 OUOJ XZ J3JOOMNS JO WSLS LNO 1ndino uouro WSLS LAO dyno uouro 14311 1491 dino YTX p oue eq yndjno sauoydpeoH JOA ZI mdyo 193311 10329uuoo qj1eo euonpp v YOUMS SUIBIA Nn TF i ND T 5 dud ANVH
29. nnot be discussed here i Tip e In order to switch the PREI G3 on off without using an Activity please use the keys Power On or on screen 3 see section Screen 3 on page 39 Of course it is possi ble to control the PREI G3 without any Activity but to tap the full potential of the Harmony One you need to configure Activities cus tomized to your needs please refer to separate manual of the remote control Harmony One Note e Please read the separate user s manual to your Audionet system re mote control Harmony One Activities Devices and Device Mode as well as customizing the remote control are discussed there 35 8 1 Key assignment PRE1 G3 1 3 pag Mi 14 51 es Balanced Input Input Three Tape Input x Activit Current ctivi Eex pe IS 1 Use key to navigate through the setup menus This key has the same function as key set on the front panel see section Setup menu on page 21 or key on screen page 2 see section Screen 2 in page 38 2 Vol increases the volume of the PREI G3 also for selecting se tup options or input channels This key has the same function as key up on the front panel 3 Ch switches to the next input channel see section Input selec tion on page 19 36 4 Vol decreases the volume of the PREI G3 also for selecting se tup options or input channels This key has the same function as key down on the front panel Ch switches t
30. o be switched off to prevent damage of the PREI G3 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 PRE1 G3 and or any other connected unit 5 1 Inputs The PREI G3 is equipped with 5 Cinch inputs to and one bal anced XLR input for connecting signal sources at line level Addi tionally the monitor input can used as another line level input Please connect the left and right input of the same number printed on the back panel of the PREI G3 to the corresponding output of the source you would like to connect to the PRE G3 5 2 Outputs The PRE1 G3 is equipped with two Cinch outputs OUT I 6 and OUT 2 as well as one balanced XLR output XLR OUT LEFT and XLR OUT RIGHT 5 for the left and right channel to connect the unit to your amplifier s Use the Cinch output OUT 6 to connect the PREI G3 to your power amplifier s using high quality Cinch cables Alternatively you may con nect the power amplifier using the balanced XLR outputs XLR OUT LEFT and XLR OUT RIGHT 5 in case your power amplifier does not support Cinch line inputs 7 Note e Of course you may use the Cinch output OUT 2 to connect the unit to your amplifier s The menu item SET SUB OUT has to be set to Left amp Right otherwise the Cinch output OUT 2 7 works as a Subwoofer output see section Set Out on page 31 11 i Tip e The
31. o the previous input channel see section Input se lection on page 19 mutes the PRE1 G3 see section Muting on page 19 Digit keys for direct input selection see section Input selection on page 19 8 2 Screen 1 QN Un bb Y N E Balanced Input Two Input Three Tape Input Phone Input Current Activity Devices Directly selects input channel no Directly selects input channel no Directly selects input channel no Directly selects input channel no Directly selects input channel no NA A AMR Directly selects input channel no 37 8 3 Screen 2 Current Devices Activity 1 switches on off the monitor loop see section Monitor on page 12 2 By Pass Mode switches on off the By Pass Mode of the PREI G3 Please read section Special function By Pass Mode on page 40 first before you use the special function By Pass Mode 3 Dim Display jumps directly to the setup menu item Set Dim Level see section Set Dim Level on page 25 4 Use to navigate through the setup menus This key has the same function as the set key on the front panel see section Setup menu on page 21 or key of the Harmony One see section Key assignment PRE G3 on page 36 38 8 4 Screen 3 Current Activity Devices 1 Ifthe PREI G3 is in stand by mode press key to switch the unit on 2 Use Power Toggle to switch on off the PRE1 G3 This key has the same function as the power key onthe
32. or By Pass selected e For safety reasons the factory default settings have no input channel selected for By Pass Mode display SET CHANNEL FOR BY PASS MODE 7 12 Overview factory defaults Onion S CS e 0 OFFSET ADJUST dB for all input channels SET DC SERVO In 1 5 disabled In 6 active BALANCED INPUT TWO INPUT THREE Channel name INPUT FOUR INPUT FIVE TAPE INPUT SET OUT 2 SUB Left amp Right SET AUTOSTART disabled 33 8 Audionet System Remote Control Every function of the PREI G3 1s accessible via the Audionet System fernbedienung Harmony One Additionally up to 14 other devices can be controlled by the Harmony One Press key to enter Device Mode The display now lists all devices included in the current configuration of the Harmony One Select from the list to set the Harmony One to controlling the PREI G3 The Device Mode gives you access to all the possible com mands to control your PREI G3 The following explains all these com mands in detail A Important During everyday use you should never need to use the Device Mode of your Harmony One but control the PREI G3 and other devices of your audio setup by customizing your Activities For detailed infor mation on how to customize and use Activities on your Harmony One please consult the separate user s manual that came with your Harmony One My Activities 1 2 pages Mi 14 51 Power key for use with Acti
33. r amplifiers pre amplifiers or similar that produce heat Both units could suffer damage from thermal overload Do not use the unit in places where 1t is exposed to vibrations Do not place the unit close to loudspeakers or into the corner of a room where 1t Is exposed to high levels of sonic energy which might reduce the sound quality of the unit 4 2 Mains connection The mains input 21 is on the back panel of the PREI G3 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 The electrical specifications of your home country must meet the electrical specifications printed onto the back panel x see numbers in section Overview back panel on page 8 e The PREI G3 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 21 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 PRE1 G3 is switched on Before you pull the mains cord off its socket at the back panel power down the unit to stand by mode and switch off the unit using mains switch m Only in cases of extended absence like vacations or if massive trouble on the mains power is to be expected you should switch off the PREI G3 from the mains using mains switc
34. re explained in detail 7 1 Set Input Push the set key on the front panel once for less than two seconds and select than the desired input channel using the keys up and down The display changes to SELECT INPUT 5 INPUT FIVE The 2 line of the display shows the number and the user definable name of the currently selected input channel See also section Input selection on page 19 22 7 2 Set Monitor Push the set key on the front panel twice for less than two seconds to get to the settings of the monitor loop Push the up key to activate the moni tor loop If you would like to deactivate the monitor loop please push the down key SET MONITOR active The 2 line of the display informs the user about the current status of the monitor loop disabled The monitor loop is disabled active The monitor loop 1s active In normal operating mode the symbol M at the end of the 1 display line indicates an active monitor loop Also the input channel name is now replaced by the user definable name of the monitor loop 5 TAPE MONITOR M LEVEL 46 0dB 1 currently selected input channel 2 user definable name for the monitor loop 3 indicator for active monitor loop 7 Note e Ifthe monitor loop is active the current input channel stays selected But the signal from the monitor input is routed to the outputs e The name for the monitor loop is user definable as well as the input channel name see
35. t Out 2 Sub Push the set key nine times for less than two seconds to select the format of the output signal of Cinch output OUT 2 71 Push the up key on the front panel to select the mode Subwoofer for the output OUT 2 7 If you would like to select the mode Left amp Right push the down key SET OUT 2 SUB Subwoofer selected mode for output OUT 2 Left amp Right Left and right channel are routed to the Cinch output OUT 2 7 Therefore output OUT 2 7 offers the same signal as output OUT 6 Subwoofer The mono sum signal of channels left and right is output on both jacks of output OUT 2 7 for driving a subwoofer Note e In mode Subwoofer the mono sum signal is composed by the for mula 2 Left Right i Tip e If your subwoofer offers only one cinch input jack select mode Sub woofer in the menu Set Sub Out and connect one of the jacks of output OUT 2 7 to the input of your subwoofer e Consult the manual of your subwoofer e If you would like to use the output OUT 2 7 as fully fledged stereo output e g for driving power amplifiers select mode Left amp Right 31 7 10 Set Autostart Push the set key ten times for less than two seconds to get to the Autostart option Push the up key on the front panel to activate the Autostart function If you like to deactivate the Autostart function push down key SET AUTOSTART active status of the Autostart function disabled
36. the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One Press key of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One to mute or un mute your PREI G3 Just as well as the input selection the PREI G3 uses soft muting 1 e volume is stepped down gently to 80 dB then the outputs are switched off The display informs the user of a muted unit with the text MUTE in the 2 line Even if the dim level is set to Off the text is displayed To un mute the PREI G3 press key again Here as well the volume is stepped up gently to its original level after switching on the outputs 19 Note While the unit is muted you may of course select a different input channel as described above But the PRE G3 will stay muted until you press the key again to un mute and restore the original volume level If you turn up the volume by using the key up or Vol while the PREI G3 is muted the muting function will be deactivated and the new volume level set 20 7 Setup menu To adjust the PREI G3 to your preferences please use the setup menu Push the set key on the front panel for less than two seconds to go to the first item of the setup menu Navigate to the next menu item by pushing the set 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
37. tion Setup menu starting from page 21 Note After 10 minutes without any user interaction the display saver 1s invoked automatically The display then shows only the number of the currently selected input channel and the current volume level Please refer to section Set Dim Level on page 25 for further informa tion on the display saver mode 18 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 display shows SELECT INPUT 5 INPUT FIVE The 2 line of the display provides the number and the user definable name of the currently selected input channel The PREI G3 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 e Using the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One select an input channel by simply pressing the corresponding key see section Screen I on page 37 or use the keys and to switch to the next or previous input channel without using the Select Input function 6 9 Muting Note e The muting function is only available through
38. vities turns all devices off that are in cluded into the current Activity See separate user s manual of Har mony One Depending on the operational mode the touch screen of the Har mony One shows a list of Activities or Devices help or infrared commands and any available listings If a menu or listing stretches over more than one screen page use the corresponding arrow buttons to go to the next or previous page of the menu or listing see also separate user s manual of the Harmony One Devices key lists all the devices on the display and allows you to select and directly control any device included in the configuration of 34 the remote control see separate user s manual of Harmony One Se lect to enter Device Mode for controlling the PREI G3 5 Activities key Press this key to view a list of Activities you have added Press the button next to the Activity you want to select and the Harmony One will control your entertainment system see sepa rate user s manual of Harmony One A Important e The Power key is only available for Activities In Device Mode the Power key has no function e Even without using an Activity the user is able to control all functions of the PRE1 G3 using the Harmony One in Device Mode e The keys described below to control the PRE1 G3 refer to the factory default programming of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One Understandably any changes done to this setup by the user ca
39. y the display shows the current brightness level in percent and by a bar of corresponding length SET DIM LEVEL BEEN 50 current brightness level in 25 A Important 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 use the display with a brightness set higher than the factory de fault of 50 over a longer period of time Note 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 The PRE G3 activates the display saver automatically after 10 min utes without any user entry 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 The display saver is de activated and the display returns to its nor mal mode as soon as any user entry 1s detected The user cannot switch off the automatic display saver function i Tip Get to the option Set Dim Level at anytime using the key Dim Display on screen page 2 of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One see section Screen 2 on pag
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