Audionet DNA User manual

audionet
DNA 1
DigitalNetworkAmplifier
User'sManual

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Contents
1Preface............................................................................. 6
1.1 Included....................................................................................... 7
1.2 Transport..................................................................................... 7
2Overviewfrontpanel....................................................... 8
3Overviewback panel....................................................... 9
4Installationand powersupply...................................... 10
4.1 Placement.................................................................................. 10
4.2 Mainsconnection...................................................................... 10
4.3 Orientation ofmainsplug........................................................ 11
5Inputsand outputs........................................................ 12
5.1 Audio inputs.............................................................................. 12
5.1.1 Analoginputs.............................................................................. 12
5.1.1.1 Optionalphono input.................................................................. 12
5.1.2 Digitalinput................................................................................ 13
5.2 Audio output............................................................................. 13
5.2.1 Speakerterminals....................................................................... 13
5.2.2 Preamplifieroutput..................................................................... 14
5.2.3 HeadphonesSocket.................................................................... 14
5.3 Other connections..................................................................... 14
5.3.1 Network, USB, WLAN .............................................................. 14
5.3.2 USBAudio................................................................................. 14
5.3.3 AudionetLink............................................................................. 15
6Usage............................................................................. 16
6.1 Basic operations........................................................................ 16
6.1.1 Poweringup................................................................................ 16
6.1.2 Switchingon and off .................................................................. 17
6.1.3 Mainsphase detection................................................................ 18
6.1.4 UsingAudionetLink.................................................................. 19
6.1.5 Controlelementson the frontpanel........................................... 19
6.2 Detailed operations................................................................... 20
6.2.1 Display........................................................................................ 20
6.2.1.1 Analoginputchannel................................................................. 20
6.2.1.2 Digitalinputchannel.................................................................. 20

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6.2.1.3 NETinput................................................................................... 21
6.2.2 Volume control........................................................................... 23
6.2.3 Muting........................................................................................ 23
6.2.4 Inputselection............................................................................ 24
6.2.5 NETinput................................................................................... 25
6.2.5.1 Internetradio.............................................................................. 25
6.2.5.2 USB............................................................................................ 26
6.2.5.3 UPnP server................................................................................ 26
6.2.6 USBAudio................................................................................. 26
7Audionet MetalRemoteControl RC 2.......................... 27
7.1 Key AssignmentRC 2.............................................................. 28
7.2 Changing the batteries ............................................................. 29
7.3 Settingsfor AudionetDNA 1 ................................................... 29
8Device setup.................................................................. 31
8.1 Overviewdevice menu............................................................. 32
8.2 Selectinput................................................................................ 33
8.3 Globalsetup.............................................................................. 34
8.3.1 Headphones................................................................................ 34
8.3.2 Display........................................................................................ 35
8.3.3 Balance Left/Right...................................................................... 36
8.3.4 Auto start .................................................................................... 37
8.3.5 By-Pass channel......................................................................... 38
8.3.6 Phono Card................................................................................. 40
8.3.7 Power-off mode.......................................................................... 41
8.3.8 Channelname............................................................................. 42
8.3.9 Volume offset............................................................................. 42
8.4 Network setup........................................................................... 43
8.4.1 Manage Network........................................................................ 44
8.4.1.1 Restart NetworkDriver.............................................................. 44
8.4.1.2 Save &ApplySettings............................................................... 44
8.4.1.3 Load FactoryDefaults................................................................ 45
8.4.2 Connection Type........................................................................ 46
8.4.3 DHCP......................................................................................... 46
8.4.4 IP Address.................................................................................. 47
8.4.5 IP Mask....................................................................................... 48
8.4.6 Gateway...................................................................................... 48
8.4.7 DNS............................................................................................ 49
8.4.8 RCP port..................................................................................... 50

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8.4.9 Wireless setup............................................................................. 50
8.4.9.1 SSID........................................................................................... 51
8.4.9.2 Wireless security........................................................................ 52
8.4.9.3 WPApassphrase......................................................................... 53
8.4.9.4 WEP authentication.................................................................... 54
8.4.9.5 WEP keyindex........................................................................... 54
8.4.9.6 WEP key0-3.............................................................................. 55
8.4.10 Example forNetworksetup........................................................ 56
8.5 ResetFactory Defaults............................................................. 60
8.5.1 ResetAll Settings....................................................................... 60
8.5.2 ResetNetworkModule............................................................... 61
8.6 Deviceinfo................................................................................. 62
9Securitysystem............................................................. 63
10 Additionalinformation.................................................. 64
10.1 Glossary..................................................................................... 64
10.2 Link collection........................................................................... 66
10.2.1 Wireless security........................................................................ 66
10.3 Error handling(FAQ).............................................................. 67
10.4 Security advice .......................................................................... 68
10.5 Factory defaults........................................................................ 69
10.6 Specifications............................................................................. 70

1Preface
TheAudionetTeamcongratulatesyou on yourpurchase ofthisunit.
Audionetcomponentsareno marketingproducts,theyareauthentic.
Conceived and developedwithscientificinspiration,professional
engineeringexpertiseand apassionforachievingtheperfectsound. They
areunique creationsdesigned toinspiremusicalenjoymentand havean
excellentreputation amongstallconnoisseursthroughouttheworld.Each
and everyone ofourprecision-manufactured devicesisindividually
craftedatourBochumworksbyourexperienced and passionate
workforce.
Butbeforeyou start listeningtoyournewAudionetDNA 1, pleaseread
thismanualcarefullysoyou areable touseandenjoyallfunctionsofthis
unit withoutdrawbackon music quality.

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1.1Included
Included you will find the followingitems:
·Thestereo networkamplifierDNA 1
·Theuser'smanual
·One standard mainscord
·WLAN antenna
1.2Transport
Important
·Please transportthe DNA 1onlyin the included package.
·Alwaysuse the provided cloth bagtopreventscratches on thecasing
·Pleaseallowthe DNA 1 toadapttotheclimaticconditionsinyour
listeningroombeforeyou switchontheunitforthefirsttimeafter
transport.

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2Overviewfront panel
up
key
down
key
Display
IRremote
controlreceiver
set
key
powe
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key
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USB
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3Overviewback panel
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
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Cinchinputno. 1-3, rightchannel
2
Cinchinputno. 1-3, left channel
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Preamplifier output
PRE OUT
, left/right
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Headphonesoutput
5
additional earthconnector
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Audionet Linkoutput
LINKOUT
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Serial controlportRS232
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Mains input
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Marking mainsphase
10 Mainsswitch 11 Speaker outputleft 12 Speaker output right 13 Connector WLAN antenna 14 USB connector 15 Ethernet connector LAN 16 Digital inputoptical 17 Digital input electrical 18 USB-AudioInput

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4Installation and powersupply
Important
·During connecting andremoving ofsourcesor amplifiers tothe
DNA1 all unitsofyour audiosystem havetobeswitchedoff to
preventdamage ofthe DNA1 oranyofthe other connected units.
·Pleasemake surethatallcablesare inabsolutebest conditions!
Broken shieldsor short-cutcablescoulddamage theDNA 1
and/or any other connected unit.
4.1Placement
Important
·Itisrecommended toplacetheDNA 1 intoahighqualityrackor
onto a stable table.
·Do notexposetheunitto directsunlight.
·Do notcovertheventilation slots.
·Do notplace the DNA 1 in close range to heatsources like radiators.
·Do notplace the DNA 1 ontop ofotherunits, especiallynoton top of
poweramplifiers,preamplifiers orsimilardevicesthatproduce heat.
Both unitscould sufferdamage fromthermaloverload.
·Donotplaceotherunitsontop ofthe DNA 1. Bothunitscouldsuffer
damage fromthermaloverload.
·Do notuse the unit in placeswhereitisexposed to vibrations.
·Donotplace the unit closetoloudspeakers orintothe cornerofa
roomwhereitisexposed tohighlevelsofsonicenergy,which might
reduce the sound qualityofthe unit.
4.2Mainsconnection
The mainsinput8 *ison the backpanelofthe DNA 1. Toconnectthe
devicetomainsusethe included mainscord.Ifyou prefertouse adifferent
powercordmakesure thatit meetsthe specificationsforyourhome country.
Important
·The electricalspecificationsofyour homecountrymustmeetthe
electricalspecificationsprinted ontothe back panel.
*see numbersinsection "3-Overviewback panel"onpage88.

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·The DNA 1 isaClass Iunit and mustbe earthed. Pleaseensurea
stableearthconnection. Phase(hotpin)ismarked onthe backpanel
phase 9 .
·Ifyou connectthe mainscordpleasemakesurethatthe mainsswitch
10 on the backpanelisswitched off.
·Neverpull the mainsplugwhilethe DNA 1 isswitched on!Before
you pull themainscordoffitssocket8onthebackpanel,power
downtheunittostand-bymode using power key,andswitchoffthe
unit usingmainsswitch10.
Onlyincasesofextended absence– likevacations–orifmassivetrouble
on the mainspowergridistobe expected you shouldswitchoffthe
DNA 1 fromthe mainsusingmainsswitch10 .Then,todisconnectthe
unit completelyfrommainspowergrid,pullthe mainsplug.
Tip
·Theuseofhighqualitymainscordscan improvesound quality.Ask
yourlocaldealerformoreinformation.
4.3Orientation ofmainsplug
Thecorrectpolarization ofmainsisimportantforreasonsofaudio clarity
and stability. Pleaseconnectthe mainscord sothatthe hotpin ofthe wall
outletisconnected tothe pin ofthe mainsinput8 marked phase 9 .
YourAudionetDNA 1 isableto detecta wrongpolarization ofthe mains
plugduringstart-up. Ifthe message
appears in the display, switch offthe unit and flip themainspluginthe
wall outlet(see section "6.1.3 -Mainsphase detection" on page 18).
Attention: ◄
Mains phase incorrect ◄

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5Inputs and outputs
Important
·During connectingandremovingsourcesoramplifierstothe
DNA 1 allunitsofyouraudiosystemhavetobeswitched off to
preventdamageoftheDNA 1 or any ofthe other connected
units.
·Pleasemake surethatallcablesare inabsolutebest conditions!
Broken shieldsor short-cutcablescoulddamage theDNA 1
and/or any other connected unit.
5.1Audioinputs
5.1.1Analog inputs
The DNA 1 isequippedwiththreeunbalanced cinch inputs.The
connectors forleftchannels1 * and rightchannels2 aremounted
separately.
Pleaseconnectthe leftand rightinputofthesamenumberprinted onthe
backpaneloftheDNA 1 tothe correspondingoutputofthe sourceyou
would like toconnecttotheDNA 1.
5.1.1.1Optional phono input
The DNA 1 can be upgraded withaphono preamplifier.Useinput IN 1
1 ,2 .toconnectthe turntable. Pleaseconnectthe ground wireofthe
turntabletothe terminal GND 5 .
Important
·Ifthe DNA 1 isequippedwiththeoptionalphonomodule, input
IN 1 , 2 .mayonlybe used to connecta turntable.
·Neveruse IN 1 1 ,2 as inputforBy-Pass mode, iftheoptional
phono moduleisinstalled.
·Ifthe DNA 1 isequipped withthe optionalphono module,ithasto
be registered inthe systeminordertobeconfigurable. Forfurther
information see section "8.3.6 -Phono Card" on page 40.
*see chapter "3–Overwiew BackPanel"onpage10.

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5.1.2Digital input
Connectyourdigitalsourcestothe electrical(coaxial) digitalinput
COAX 17 ortothe optical(TosLink)digitalinput OPTICAL 16 .
Note
·Pleasemakesurethatyourdigitalsourcesprovideonly
uncompressedstereoPCMdatatothedigitalinputsofyourDNA 1.
Possibly,otherunsuitableformats(e.g.DolbyDigitalorDTSdata
streamsetc.)couldcause noise.
5.2Audiooutput
5.2.1Speaker terminals
Connectyourspeakerstothe goldplatedterminals SpeakerOutput Left
11 and SpeakerOutputRight 12 on thebackpanelofthe DNA 1. You
can usebananaplugsorspadesaswellassimplecableends.Lookoutfor
the correctconnectionofyourspeakercables.Usually,the terminalsof
yourspeakersare marked +and -.The DNA 1 usesthe samemarks.
Note
·Wrongspeakerpolarization will result in severe lossofsound quality.
·Incaseyou wouldliketobi-wireyourspeakers pleaseinsert the
cabletothetweeters fromthe rearusingbanana plugsand mountthe
cablestothebass speakersfromthe side. Indoubtpleaseaskyour
dealerforassistance.
Important
·Although the DNA 1 hasan effective protection systemto prevent
damagetothecircuits,switchoff theunitwhileworking on the
speakersand/or audio cables.
·The nominalloudspeaker impedance should be atleast 4 Ohms or
higher.
·Never useforce or toolstightening the terminalscrews.

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5.2.2Preamplifier output
TheDNA 1 isequippedwithonepairofRCA preamplifieroutputs PRE
OUT 3 toconnecte.g.anadditionalamplifieroroneortwo
subwoofers.You can alsousetheRCA connection PREOUT 3 with
high qualitycable(e.g. AudionetC100)forbi-amping.
Thepreamplifieroutput PREOUT 3 isalswaysactive, unfilteredand
passesthe volume controlofyourDNA 1.
5.2.3Headphones Socket
A6.3 mmheadphonessocket HEADPHONES 4 islocated attherearof
yourDNA 1. The signalatthissocketcan be switched on and off to
allowtheheadphonestobeplugged inpermanently.Switchingiseasily
done inthe systemmenu, pleasereferto "8.3.1 -Headphones"on page
34.
5.3Otherconnections
5.3.1Network, USB, WLAN
The Ethernetport LAN 15 *isastandardRJ45socketfornetworkcables
(Cat-cable, 10/100 MbitBASE-T).
The WLAN port WLAN 13 usesaSMAconnection toattach the
provided WLAN antenna. Withthe articulatedjointthe antennacan be
turned intotwo directions.
TheUSBport USB 14isaTYPE-Asocket(USB2.0)forexternalhard
drive, USBsticksetc.
Note
·We recommend usingawired networkconnectionforbestdata
transferrate andto provide high stabilityin controlwith oursoftware.
5.3.2USB Audio
The USBAudioport USBAUDIO 18 isamini-USBTYPE-B-socket.
WiththeUSBAudioconnection you areabletoconnectyourDNA 1
withaUSBcabledirectlytoaPC.Thusyou can useyourDNA 1 asthe
sound device/playbackdevice foryourPC.Playbackoperatesin
*see numberinsection "3-Overviewback panel"onpage10.

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asynchronousmode, thatmeansthe DNA 1 usesitsownclockand you
are abletoenjoyyourmusic withoutdiminishingsound quality.
ForusingUSBAudiothe requireddriverneedstobeinstalledon your
PC.ForAppledevicesusingMac OSX10.6.4andhigherasuitable
driverisincludedwithinthe operatingsystem.Toreceivethedriverfor
Windowsbased systemspleasecontactusvia [e-mail].
Note
·Thedriverispacked intoazip-file. Toinstallthedriverunpackthe
zip-fileintoafolderofyourchoice.Thenopen thechosen folderand
start the installation processexecutingthe file setup.exe.
·Duringtheinstallationprocess alloccurringsecuritywarningscanbe
confirmed with 'OK'.
·Duringthe installation processyourAudionetdevice hastobe
connectedwith yourPCviaan USBcable.
·Aftersuccessfulinstallation you canchooseyourDNA 1 asthe
sound device/playbackdevice ofyourPC.Forconfigurationopen
the systempreferencesofyourPC.
·Payattention tothe lengthoftheUSBcable. Ifthe cableistoo long
you mightdiminish sound qualityand /orexperience dropoutsduring
playback.
5.3.3Audionet Link
Foryourconvenience, the DNA 1 can switch on/offallotherAudionet
units(e.g.poweramplifiers) connected viaAudionetLinkbyasimple
touch on the remote controlorthe power keyon the frontpanel.
You onlyneed asimpleopticalTosLinkcable. Connectthe Audionet
Linkoutput LinkOUT 6 ofyourDNA 1 tothe AudionetLinkinputof
the unitto be controlled.
The DNA 1 isequipped withone AudionetLinkoutput LinkOUT 6.
which iscontrolled dependingon thesettingsfortheheadphonesoutput.
Please referto section "8.3.1 -Headphones" onpage 34.
Tip
·Audionetsource unitsand poweramplifiers areusuallyequipped not
onlywithan AudionetLink input,butadditionallywithan Audionet
LinkoutputtoconnectfurtherAudionetdevicestobecontrolledvia
AudionetLinkinadaisychain. ConnectthisAudionetLinkoutputto
the AudionetLinkinputofthenextAudionetunit usingasimple
opticalTosLinkcableallowingyou toswitch on/offyourcomplete
AudionetsystembyyourAudionetamplifierDNA 1.

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6Usage
All functionsofthe DNA 1 aremicroprocessorcontrolled. This
guaranteeshighestprecision, exclusivefunctions,easyhandlingand
protection againstoperatingerrors.
6.1Basicoperations
6.1.1Powering up
Firstofall,pleasemakesureyourDNA 1 isconnectedcorrectlytoyour
signalsources,poweramplifier(s)and mains(see section "4 -
Installation andpower supply" on page 10 and "5 -Inputsand
outputs" on page 12).
The DNA 1 isa stand-byunit. Please operatethe mainsswitch 10 on the
backpanel.Thedisplayshowsawelcomemessageforabriefmoment.
Afterthatthe DNA 1 isin stand-bymode.
Onlyincasesofextended absence (likevacations)orif massivetrouble
on themainspoweristobeexpected(e.g.thunderstorms) itis
recommended todisconnectthe DNA 1 fromthe mains.Whilethe
DNA 1 isinstand-bymode, operatemainsswitch 10on the backpanel.
Thedisplaywill godark.TodisconnecttheDNA 1 frommains
completely, you have to pullthe mainscord off the mainsjack8 .
Important
·Before youswitch offtheDNA 1 frommains,power downand
discharge completelyallunitsconnected tothe outputsofthe
DNA 1.

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6.1.2Switching on and off
Topowerup theDNA 1 fromstand-bymode, press the power keyon the
frontpanel. The DNA 1 issuesthe message:
Incasethe mainsplughastheincorrectpolarization awarningwill
appearinthe display(seesection "4.3Orientationofmains plug" on
page 11).Afterthattheunit isinnormaloperatingmode and readyto
use.
Ifyou would like to switch off the unit, please press the power keyon the
frontpanel. The displayshowsthe message
and the unit enters stand-by mode.
Note
·Ofcourse, you mayswitch on/off theDNA 1 withthe Audionet
MetalRemoteControl RC 2.Fordetailed information pleasereferto
section "7 - AudionetMetalRemote ControlRC 2"on page 27.
Going to sleep ...
Waking up...

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6.1.3Mains phase detection
Thecorrectpolarizationofmainsisimportantforreasonsofaudioclarity
and stability.Pleaseconnectthemainscordwiththe hotpinofthewall
outlettothe pinmarked phase 9 ofthe mainsinput8 on the back
panel.The DNA 1 recognizesthe incorrectpolarizationofthe mainsplug
automatically.Rightafterswitchingon theunitfromstand-bymode by
pressingthe power keyonthe frontpanelthe followingmessagewill
appearin the displayin case the mainspolarization isincorrect:
Ifyou arealerted bytheabovemessage, switch off the unitbypressing
the power key. Please wait untilthe displayno longerreads:
DisconnecttheDNA 1 frommainsbyoperatingthe mainsswitch10 .
Nowpullthe mainsplugand re-insertitintothemainssocketrotatedby
180°.
Ifyou switch on the unit again, the warningshouldn’tappearanylonger.
Important
·Ifthe DNA 1 issuesthe mainspolarizationwarningorno warningat
all forbothpositionsofthemainsplug,checktheconnection toearth
ofyourmainssocketand mainscord. You have toensure astable
connection toearth for themainsphasedetection ofthe DNA 1 to
work correctly!
Going to sleep ...
Attention: ◄
Mains phase incorrect ◄

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6.1.4Using AudionetLink
YourDNA 1 isequipped withan AudionetLinkoutput LinkOUT 6
allowingyou toswitchon/offfurtherAudionetunits(e.g.power
amplifiers,CD playerortuner)connectedviaAudionetLink(alsosee
section "5.3.3 -AudionetLink" on page 15).
Ifthe restofyourAudionetsystemisconnected toyourDNA 1 via
AudionetLink,alllinked unitswillbeautomaticallyswitchedon/offas
soon asyou switch on/offyourDNA 1 usingthe power keyon the front
panelorthe AudionetMetalRemote Control.
Note
·Pleaseread section "5.3.3 -AudionetLink" on page15.and section
"8.3.1 -Headphones"on page 34.Also, consult the user'smanualof
yourAudionetcomponentsconnected viaAudionetLinkforfurther
information.
·Ifyou useAudionetLinktoswitch offotherdevices,pleasewait
untileverythingisin stand-bymode before switchingon again.
6.1.5Control elements on the front panel
ThefrontpanelhasfourkeystocontroltheDNA 1 (see section "2-
Overviewfrontpanel"onpage 8).Withthesekeysyou can controlall
functionsaswellasall setup optionsto adjustthe unitto yourpreferences
(see section "8 -Device setup" on page31).
power Usekeytoswitch on/offthe unit(see section "6.1.2 -
Switching on and off" on page 17).
set Press keyshortlytochangeinputchannel(see section
"6.2.4 -Inputselection" onpage 24).Withinamenu
pressshortlytoopen asubfolderortoconfirmand save
an adjustment.
Pressthe keyforlongerthan twosecondstogetinto
systemmenu (see section "8 -Devicesetup"on page
31). Within a menu press longto step backand open the
superiorfolderortodismiss an adjustmentwithout
saving.
down Pushkey toreducevolume, selectpreviousinput
channel(see section "6.2.4 -Inputselection" on page
24)orchangean option ofthesetupmenu (seesection
"8 -Devicesetup" on page31).
up Pushkeytoincreasevolume, selectnextinputchannel
(seesection "6.2.4 -Inputselection"on page24)or
changean option ofthesetup menu (seesection "8-
Device setup" onpage 31).

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6.2Detailedoperations
6.2.1Display
Thedisplayprovidesthe followinginformationinthenormaloperating
mode.
Dependingon which channelyou chose, you getdifferentinformation. If
thereismoreinformation toshowyou canswitch displaypageswiththe
keys / ►on the AudionetMetalRemoteControl RC 2 (seesection
"7.1 -KeyAssignmentRC2" on page 28).You will needitespecially
forthe NETinputchannel(see section "6.2.1.3 -NETinput"on page
21).The followingillustrationswill showyou the differencesbetween the
inputchannels.Yourdisplay couldbe different,becauseofyourselected
systemsetup.
6.2.1.1Analog inputchannel
6.2.1.2Digital input channel
D
1
BAL
Digital In 1
PCM 44.1kHz
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60
dB
Input Balance
(Left/Right) Volume
SignalhandlingHeadphones Channelname
AN
3
BAL
Balanced IN 4
mute
Input Balance
(Left/Right)
Volume
Headphones Channelname