Audionet ART G3 User manual

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Aligned Resonance Transport
Compact Disc Player
User'sManual

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Contents
1Preface......................................................................5
1.1 Included........................................................................................6
1.2 Transport.....................................................................................6
2Overview frontpanel................................................7
3Overview back panel................................................8
4Installation andpower supply.................................9
4.1 Placement.....................................................................................9
4.2 Mainsconnection.........................................................................9
4.3 Orientation of mainsplug.........................................................10
4.4 Connecting the external power supply EPS...........................10
5Outputs and inputs................................................12
5.1 Outputs'Analog Audio'............................................................12
5.2 Output/Inputs'Digital Audio'..................................................13
5.3 Digital output formats..............................................................14
5.3.1 LowBit mode...............................................................................14
5.3.2 HighBit mode..............................................................................15
5.4 USB/SPDIFdigital audio input................................................16
5.4.1 Connectingthe computer to the USB audio input......................16
5.4.2 Using the SPDIF inputs...............................................................20
5.5 Audionet Link............................................................................21
6Usage.......................................................................23
6.1 Switching on and off.................................................................23
6.1.1 Mainsphase detection.................................................................24
6.1.2 Using Audionet Link...................................................................24
6.2 Inserting and removing discs...................................................25
6.3 Control elementson the front panel........................................26
7Audionet SystemRemoteControl..........................27
7.1 Key assignment ART G3..........................................................29
7.2 Screen page 1.............................................................................31
7.3 Screen page 2.............................................................................32

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7.4 Screen page 3.............................................................................33
8Overview control.....................................................34
9Playing discs...........................................................35
9.1 Playable disc types.....................................................................35
9.2 Basic playbackcontrol..............................................................37
9.3 Searching....................................................................................37
10 Advanced functions................................................39
10.1 Selection of time display...........................................................39
10.2 Direct trackaccess.....................................................................40
10.3 Time search................................................................................41
10.4 Random playback......................................................................42
10.5 Repeat disc.................................................................................42
10.6 Repeat track...............................................................................43
10.7 Repeat a section (A-B Repeat).................................................44
10.8 Compilinga playlist..................................................................45
10.9 Playing a playlist.......................................................................47
10.10 Edit a playlist.............................................................................48
10.11 Delete a playlist..........................................................................49
11 Setup menu Global Setup......................................51
11.1 Set SPDIF Digital Input............................................................52
11.2 Set DigitalOutput Mode...........................................................52
11.3 Set Display Brightness..............................................................53
11.4 Set AutoOff................................................................................54
11.5 Set AutoPlay..............................................................................55
11.6 Overview factory defaults.........................................................55
12 Securityadvice........................................................56
13 Technical data.........................................................57

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1 Preface
The Audionet Team congratulatesyou on your purchaseof thisunit.
The predecessormodel ARTG2 isconsidered to be oneof the best-
sounding CD playersever made, boasting unique acoustic anddesign
characteristicsthat convinced music-loversaround the world. An impres-
sive listof testvictories,distinctions,and awardstestifiesto the long and
triumphant reign of the ARTG2.
Curtain callfor the third generation of CDplayer: the new ARTG3
(Generation 3)isnothing less than Audionet’sfinal statement for repro-
ducing the classical compact disc. At the same time, italsorepresentsa
thoroughbred high-endD/A converter. Itssound quality canbe used via
further digital systems,especiallycomputers.Thisispossible via optical
and electrical digital inputs.
The ARTG3 isgeared towardsthe requirementsof classical stereophony.
Expert connoisseursof high-quality musical reproduction will find the
product not only deliversthe aural satisfaction they dream of, but even
opensup previously unknown musical realms.Combining craft with pre-
cision and presence, ARTG3 fulfilsitsmakersvision of pushing back the
quality frontiersof classical CD playbackto rival the standardof ad-
vanced high-resolution media. ARTG3 isequipped with the potential to
become a further milestone in audiophile acoustic art.
But before you start listening to your new Audionet ARTG3, pleaseread
thismanual carefully soyou are able to useand enjoy all functionsof this
unit without drawbackon music quality.

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1.1 Included
Included you will find the following items:
·the Compact Disc player Audionet ARTG3
·the Audionet System Remote control Harmony One
·the user'smanual (that you are currently reading)
·one low resonance stabilizer made of black POM
·one standard mainscord.
·one opticalToslink cable (Audionet Link)
1.2 Transport
Important
·Please transport the ARTG3 only in the included package.
·Never leaveCD or the stabilizerinside the ARTG3 during transport.
The sensitive mechanicsof the drive could suffer damage.
·Alwaysuse the plastic bag to prevent scratcheson the housing.
·Pleaseallow the ARTG3 to adapt to the climatic conditionsin your
listening room after transport. Asknown for every optical device, low
temperaturesand humidity may causethelaser unitto becovered
with condensation. Leave thedrawer of theARTG3 open for several
hoursbefore switchingon the first time after transport.

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2 Overview frontpanel
power
key
stop
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set
key
IR remote
control receiver
back
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pa
u
se
key
skip
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play
key
Display

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3 Overview back panel
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Audionet Link input
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Audionet Link output 1
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Audionet Link output 2
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Analog output Right (RCA)
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Analog output Right (balanced)
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Analog output Left(balanced)
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Analog output Left(RCA)
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Input forexternal powersupply
Audionet EPS
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Digital output1 (RCA)
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Digital output 2 (RCA)
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Digital output 3 (AES/EBU)
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Mains input
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Marking mains phase
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Digital output 4 (optical)
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Digital inputIN 1 (USB/SPDIF)
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Digital inputIN 2 (SPDIF optical)
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4 Installation and powersupply
Important
·During connecting orremoving the ART G3 to/from apre ampli-
fier both unitsand the corresponding power amplifiershave to be
switched off to prevent damage of the ART G3 or any ofthe
other connected units.
·Pleasemakesure that all cablesare in absolute bestconditions!
Broken shieldsor short-cut cablescould damagethe ARTG3
and/or anyother connected unit.
4.1Placement
Important
·It isrecommended to place the ARTG3 into ahigh quality rack or
onto a stable table.
·Do not expose the unitto direct sunlight.
·Do not place the ART G3 in closerange toheat sourceslike radia-
tors.
·Do not place the ART G3 on top of other units,especially not on top
of power amplifiers,pre amplifiersor similarthat produce heat. Both
unitscould suffer damage from thermal overload.
·Do not usethe unit in a place where it isexposed to vibrations.
·Do not place theunitcloseto loudspeakersor into the corner of a
room where it isexposed to highlevelsof sonic energy, which might
reduce the sound quality of the unit.
4.2Mains connection
The mainsinput 12 *ison the back panel ofthe ARTG3. Toconnect the
unit to mainsusethe included mainscord. If you prefer to useadifferent
power cord make sure that it meetsthe specificationsfor your home
country.
*see numbers in section 'Overview back panel' on page 8.

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Important
·The electrical specificationsof your home country mustmeet the
electrical specificationsprinted onto the backpanel.
·The ARTG3 isaClass I unit and mustbe earthed. Pleaseensurea
stable earthconnection. 'Phase'('hot'pin)ismarked on the back panel
('PHASE')13 .
·Never pull the mainsplug while the ARTG3isswitched on! Always
power down the unit to stand-by mode first, before you pullthe
mainscord from the mainsinput 12 on theback panel of the unit.
Wait at least 3 minutesbefore you re-plug the unit to mains.
Only in caseof extended absence(like vacations)or if massivetrouble on
the mainspower isto be expected you should disconnect the unit from
mains.Todisconnect the ARTG3 completely frommainspull themains
plug.
4.3Orientation of mains plug
The correctpolarizationof mainsisimportant for reasonsof audioclarity
and stability. Pleaseconnect the mainscord that the hot pin of the wall
outlet isconnected to the pin of mainsinput 12 marked 'PHASE'13 on
the back panel of theunit. Your Audionet ARTG3 isable to detect a
wrong polarization of the mainsplug during start-up. If the message
Attention: ◄
Mains Phase incorrect ◄
appearsin the display, switch off the unit and flip the mainsplug in the
wall outlet (refer to section 'Mainsphase detection'on page 24).
4.4Connecting the external power supply EPS
Tousethe optional external power supply EPS (External Power Supply)
with your ARTG3 follow thesesteps:
1. Makesure both ART G3 and EPSare switched off and discon-
nected from the mains.
2. Connect the EPSwith the included cableto input jack8 onthe
backpanelof the ART G3. The shape ofthe plug preventsany
wrong polarity. Thesmall 'nose' inside the plug hasto faceup-
wards. Now screw the ring of the plug onto the input jack8 .