Trigon Elektronik CHRONOLOG User manual

Operating Manual
CHRONOLOG
June 1, 2015

Contents
Contents
Preface 1
1. General Device Description 2
1.1 Safetyadvice ............................ 3
1.2 Installationadvice ......................... 5
1.3 Warranty performance and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Setup and Safety Advice 7
2.1 The operating elements and the front display . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 The connections on the rear of the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 TheMenu.............................. 10
2.3.1 MainMenu ......................... 10
2.3.2 Sub Menu - Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.3 Sub Menu - Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.4 Sub Menu - Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3.5 Sub Menu - System information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. Quick Start 13
3.1 Setting the Chronolog up.................... 13
3.2 PlayingthefirstCD ........................ 13
3.3 CopyingthefirstCD ........................ 14
3.4 Playing copied music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. TV 15
4.1 Selecting the audio output (analogue, HDMI, S/PDIF) . . . . . 15
4.2 Adding music sources (NAS, Server, PC, ...) . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Add files in UPNP database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.4 Selecting/modifying music destination (SSD, USB, NAS, ...) . . 19
4.4.1 Changing the naming format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.4.2 Without Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. Trigon-Touch Remote Control 22
5.1 WLAN connection with the iPad .............. 22
5.1.1 Direct connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.1.2 WLAN selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.1.3 Automatic connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.1.4 Safari ............................ 24
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5.1.5 Addressinput........................ 25
5.1.6 Homelink.......................... 25
5.1.7 Confirming the link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1.8 Linkcreated......................... 26
5.2 Homeview.............................. 27
5.3 CDplayerview ........................... 27
5.4 CDcopyview............................ 28
5.5 CDplayerHelp ........................... 28
5.6 Controlview............................. 29
5.7 Dialogcontrolview......................... 29
5.8 Musicoverview ........................... 30
5.9 Musicselection ........................... 30
5.10Coverflow .............................. 31
5.11Editinginterface .......................... 31
5.12Coversearch............................. 32
5.13Musicplaylist............................ 32
5.14NowPlaying............................. 33
5.15Radio ................................ 34
5.16 Radio search result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.17 System information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.18Settings ............................... 36
5.18.1 Settingsicons ........................ 36
5.19WLANsettings ........................... 42
6. Help 43
7. Technical Information 45
7.1 Features .............................. 45
7.2 Technical data .......................... 46
Legal Notices 47
Glossary & Lists 48
ListofTables ............................... 48
ListofFigures............................... 48
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Preface
Preface
Dear Trigon Customer,
We are delighted that you have chosen the Chronolog. This device was
manufactured under the strictest manufacturing controls and is an exemplary
example of the latest in precision technology. Even if you are very experi-
enced in working with Hi-Fi devices, we still recommend that you study this
Operating Manual closely and follow the instructions contained in it. Please
keep this manual in a safe place because it is sure to prove to be a valuable
source of information going forward, as you work with your audio player The
Trigon-Team hopes that you get many years of enjoyment from your new
Chronolog.
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1. General Device Description
1. General Device Description
The Chronolog is an audio player that has been designed for playing the
highest quality digital media. The Chronolog will enable you to get the max-
imum possible audio enjoyment from your musical treasures. The Chronolog
copies the music from the CD onto an internal Solid State Drive (SSD) and
then plays it from there. This means that you can keep your CDs safely in their
cases, without the risk of them being damaged through use. The best way to
operate your Chronolog is through a tablet computer. We recommend using
the Tablet computers (iPad) from Apple as this impressed us most in terms
of speed and usability. But other tablet computers are available and can also
be used. You can equally well operate your Chronolog through any other
device that has a browser that supports the use of Java Scripts. As a rule, this
covers all modern devices with a browser.
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1. General Device Description
1.1 Safety advice
• The TrigonElektronik GmbH Company assumes no liability for any
damage caused by improper use and by non-compliance with the following
safety instructions.
• The Chronolog must not be placed in the immediate proximity of heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, high-performance lighting, open flames,
etc.
• The Chronolog must not be subjected to any violent impacts or
vibration.
• The Chronolog must not be connected to mains power immediately
after having been moved from a cold environment into a warm room. A
build up of condensation could damage the device. Wait for some time
until the device has warmed up to the ambient temperature.
•The Chronologmust not be exposed to the direct rays of the sun.
• You should ensure that there is adequate ventilation available at the
location where the Chronolog is positioned.
•Do not operate the Chronolog without its protective housing.
• Always unplug the Chronolog from the mains supply before opening
it.
• Never bypass the fuse. A faulty fuse must always be replaced by one of
the same type and value.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to carry out any repairs
yourself. Any maintenance and/or repairs may only be carried out by
authorised personnel who received special training. Any possible claims
on the warranty are rendered null and void in the event of any improper
handling or in the case of unauthorised third-party interventions.
• The Chronolog must always be switched off before unplugging it or
before attaching any connection cables.
•The mains power may be between 100 V and 240 V.
• You should only use accessories/extensions with the Chronolog that
are recommended for the purpose by the manufacturer.
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•The housing should only be cleaned using a lightly dampened cloth. No
abrasive cleaning fluids or scouring agents should be used. Always unplug
the device from the mains power during cleaning for safety reasons. You
should also ensure that you do not accidentally damage or loosen any
cables while cleaning. Check that all cables are securely connected before
connecting the Chronolog to the mains power again.
• Warning! You must ensure that at no time can liquids end up inside the
device!
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1.2 Installation advice
After unpacking the device, please check your Chronolog for any signs of
transport damage. In the unlikely event that you identify some damage, please
contact your dealer immediately. Then check the contents of the packaging to
ensure that everything is there. Apart from the Chronolog you should aslo
find:
•ATrigon Volt power cable
•A dongle
•A DVI - VGA adapter
•Two WLAN antennae
•A warranty claims form
The device should be installed in a horizontal position at a dry location. Make
sure there is good ventilation. Strong magnetic scatter fields such as those
produced by halogen lamp transformers can lead to humming interference. For
this reason, your should install your Chronolog away from such devices. Also,
the connection cables should not be laid next to lighting cables. Luminescent
screen tubes also cause humming interference so that here also there should be
a distance of at least 1 metre between the device and any such lights. Avoid
installing your Chronolog where it will be exposed to direct sunlight and
where it is in close proximity to strong heat sources.
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1.3 Warranty performance and service
With the Chronolog, you have acquired a high-quality and technically mature
product. At the Trigon Company, we go to great efforts to fulfil the demands
placed on a Trigon product at each stage of production, through numerous
quality tests and a strict outgoing goods inspection process. If in spite of this
you should experience a fault, the Trigon Elektronik GmbH Company
gives a three year warranty. The warranty covers the repair of the faulty part
and the cost of the labour. As a rule, warranty repairs are carried out at
the Trigon facility. Any further claims are excluded. The warranty excludes
any and all damage caused by improper installation, incorrect operation or
by repairs that have been carried out by non-authorised dealers and private
persons. Furthermore, the warranty lapses in the case of serial numbers that
have been rendered unrecognisable. Also, transport damage or damage caused
by accidents are excluded from the warranty.
Please check that the warranty card is filled out completely as otherwise, you
will not be able to make any claims on the warranty. The three year warranty
on your Chronolog starts from the date that the device is handed over to
you by the dealer. For this reason, you must hold onto the warranty card and
the receipt that identifies the date of the purchase. You should check with your
dealer how long he has had the device on stock as the term of the warranty
reduces correspondingly after the device has been on stock with the dealer for
one year.
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2. Setup and Safety Advice
2. Setup and Safety Advice
After unpacking your Chronolog, you should first allow it time to warm up
to the ambient temperature. Particularly during the colder seasons of the year,
dampness can build up inside the device if the Chronolog is moved from a
cold environment to a warm one.
Once your Chronolog has acclimatised, we recommend that you familiarise
yourself with your new audio player. Firstly you should make the connection
between your pre-amplifier and the Chronolog. The second step is to connect
a monitor/television or the supplied dongle. Then connect the Chronolog to
your router or network with a suitable network cable, so that it can access the
Internet. The last step is to plug the supplied Trigon Volt power cable into the
Chronolog’s mains socket and connect the mains plug to the mains supply.
Now switch the Chronolog on by operating the power switch on the back of
the device and pressing the start button on the front of the device.
After powering up, the Chronolog’s drive is initialised and "Trigon Chronolog"
appears in the display on the front of the device.
Warning: The Chronolog does not start up if there is no monitor, television
or dongle connected.
During start-up, the status lamp flashes and the audio output is released by
a relay, which can be identified by a quiet click. Once start-up is completed,
the status lamp lights up permanently and the Main menu is displayed. You
should now familiarise yourself with the operating elements and the connection
sockets.
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2. Setup and Safety Advice
2.1 The operating elements and the front display
We have tried to follow a policy of "as many as necessary, as few as possible"
when it comes to the operating elements. It was also very important to us at
the design stage, that the operation of the basic functions of the Chronolog
should be as simple and as intuitive as possible, as for example, with the control
pad (1 - 5) for navigating through the menu and the large on/off button (16).
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Figure 2.1: Front of the CHRONOLOG
The individual elements:
(1) Menu up button (9) Context menu button
(2) Menu left button (10) Previous track / rewind button
(press and hold to rewind)
(3) Menu down button (11) Menu back button
(4) Menu OK button (12) Stop button / Select button
(5) Menu right button (13) Next track / fast forward button
(press and hold to fast forward)
(6) Menu display (14) Menu home & Full screen & Eject
CD button (press and hold to eject
CD)
(7) Drive (15) Operational display
(8) Frequency and bit rate display (16) On/off switch
Table 2.1: CHRONOLOG operating elements
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2.2 The connections on the rear of the device
All necessary connections are located on the back of the Chronolog.
4 5 6
78910 12 13
11 14 15 17 1816
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Figure 2.2: CHRONOLOG rear panel
The individual connections:
(1) Power switch (10) Optical S/PDIF output
(2) Fuses (11) Coaxial S/PDIF output
(no longer available!)
(3) Power connection (12) HDMI (TV)
(4) WLAN antennae 1 & 2 (13) USB 2.0
(5) Alternative sound output (14) PS2
(6) Network connection (15) Asymmetrical output right
(7) USB 2.0 (16) Symmetrical output right
(8) USB 3.0 (17) Symmetrical output left
(9) DVI (18) Asymmetrical output left
Table 2.2: CHRONOLOG connections
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2. Setup and Safety Advice
2.3 The Menu
The concept of the Chronolog is centred on the principle of simple, intuitive
operation. Nevertheless, there are some functions and settings that we have
"hidden" in sub-menus. You should read through the following sections care-
fully in order to be able to get the full benefit from all the options that the
Chronolog has to offer. Some functions are purely of a "cosmetic" nature and
just affect the display. Others, however, are very useful functions that greatly
facilitate operation.
After switching the Chronolog on, the Operational display flashes and a
flashing square is shown in the display. Once the text "Trigon Chronolog"
appears in the display, the Chronolog checks whether a monitor is connected
and sets itself to the appropriate resolution.
Warning:
The Chronolog does not start up if there is no monitor,
television or dongle connected.
The Chronolog starts its Main menu following this initialisation process.
2.3.1 Main Menu
The Main menu contains a number of items through which you can reach the
most important functions and sub-menus. You can navigate in the menu using
the buttons on the control pad (1 - 5) and the buttons 9 - 14 (see 2.1 on page
8).
The main menu items:
Music Here you can access the music
(see Section 2.3.2 on page 11)
disc - Open / Close Open the disc drive drawer
favorites Here, the stored favourites are
displayed
videos Here you can access the videos
(see Section 2.3.3 on page 11)
Settings This opens the Chronolog’s
Settings menu
(see Section 2.3.4 on page 12)
System Information Here you can access information
such as the Chronolog’s net-
work address (IP)
(see Section 2.3.5 on page 12)
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File Manager This opens a simple File man-
ager function, distributed over
two windows
photos Here you can access the picture
gallery
audio CD copy The currently inserted CD is
copied
CD / DVD playback star The currently inserted CD is
played
Table 2.3: Main Menu Items
2.3.2 Sub Menu - Music
The Music menu always starts with the last folder to have been selected. You
can return to the first level with the arrow button (11) 8). The individual
sources can be found at the first level:
•CD
•Music-Chronolog
•Music Playlists
•Radio
•USB
If a USB medium such as an external hard disc has been connected, this is also
shown in the source list by its name.
2.3.3 Sub Menu - Video
The Video menu always starts with the last folder to have been selected. You
can return to the first level with the arrow button (11) (see 2.1 on page 8). The
individual sources can be found at the first level:
•DVD
•USB
•Video Playlists
•Videos Chronolog
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If a USB medium such as an external hard disc has been connected, this is also
shown in the source list by its name.
2.3.4 Sub Menu - Settings
The Settings menu contains all the settings options for:
•The display
•The videos
•The music
•The pictures
•The add-ons (Apps)
•The network
•The system
•The skin
2.3.5 Sub Menu - System information
Here you will find all the information about the status of yourChronolog:
•Info: Contains a short summary
•Memory: Gives an overview of the available memory
•Network: Displays the IP and Gateway addresses
•Graphic: Gives information about the deployed resolution
•Hardware: Displays the CPU utilisation
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3. Quick Start
3. Quick Start
This chapter gives a short overview of the quick start options for those amongst
you who are less patient than others and who already have some experience in
working with media players.
3.1 Setting the Chronolog up
•Locate the Chronolog at the desired installation position
•Connect the cables
–Network Cable
–Audio cable
–Dongle or HDMI cable with connection to the television
–Power cable
•Switch the Chronolog on (button 16)
3.2 Playing the first CD
(See chapter 2.1 on Page 8 for the button assignments)
•Insert the CD into the Chronolog drive (7)
• Navigate up or down with the arrow buttons (1 & 3) until the entry "Play
CD/DVD" appears
•Confirm "Play CD/DVD" with button 4
•Playback can be stopped with the Stop button (12)
•The CD will be ejected by pressing and holding the Eject button (14)
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3.3 Copying the first CD
(See chapter 2.1 on Page 8 for the button assignments)
•Insert the CD into the Chronolog drive (7)
•If necessary, stop the CD playback by pressing the Stop button (12)
• Navigate up or down with the arrow buttons (1 & 3) until the entry
"Copy CD/DVD" appears
•Confirm "Copy CD/DVD" with button 4
• If appropriate, select the corresponding CD from the list and confirm
with the button 4.
•The CD will be ejected by pressing and holding the Eject button (14)
3.4 Playing copied music
(See chapter 2.1 on Page 8 for the button assignments)
• Navigate up or down with the arrow buttons (1 & 3) until the entry
"Music" appears
•Confirm "Music" with button 4
• Navigate up or down with the arrow buttons (1 & 3) until the entry
"Music Chronolog" appears
•Confirm "Music Chronolog" with button 4
• Navigate up or down with the arrow buttons (1 & 3) until the desired
album appears
•Confirm the album with button 4
• Navigate up or down with the arrow buttons (1 & 3) until the desired
track appears
•Confirm the track with button 4
•Playback can be stopped with the Stop button (12)
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4. TV
4. TV
The Chronolog has a TV control function that has been designed for the
simple control of the player and its settings.
Figure 4.1: Main menu
4.1 Selecting the audio output (analogue, HDMI,
S/PDIF)
The Chronolog has several audio outputs: the analogue symmetrical XLR and
asymmetrical cinch outputs and the digital S/PDIF and HDMI. The output
can be selected in the menu Settings -> System -> Audio Hardware .
Connections: see page 9.
Connections Audio output device
Analog Chronolog Analog Out - iec958 (ALSA)
Connections: 15 - 18
Digital S/PDIF iec958 (ALSA)
HDMI hdmi (ALSA)
Table 4.1: Audioausgänge
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4. TV
If the sound should be output through a fixed Sample Rate, select User defined
as the "Audio output device" and enter plug:192 under "User-defined audio
device, in order to assign a fixed Sample Rate of 192 kHz to the S/PIDF output.
Possible options: 44, 48, 88, 96, 192
Enter Causes
plug:44 Digital 44,1 KHz
plug:48 Digital 48 KHz
plug:88 Digital 88,2 KHz
plug:96 Digital 96 KHz
plug:192 Digital 192 KHz
Table 4.2: Benutzerdefinierte Audioausgänge
Figure 4.2: Audio Hardware
4.2 Adding music sources (NAS, Server, PC, ...)
In order to connect a music source, e.g. your server with the Chronolog, go
to the Music menu and press the "C" button on the device.
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4. TV
Figure 4.3: Music context menu
Select "Add source" from the Context menu that opens. If you know the path
to your server, you can enter that directly here or select the "Search" option.
Figure 4.4: Path input
In the Search menu, we recommended searching for the source through "Win-
dows Network (SMB)", in order to be able also to write to this source later.
Select the entry: "Windows Network (SMB)". (If this is not available, you can
also select "Add Network Share...".) There, you navigate through the folder
structure until you reach the folder that contains your music and then click on
OK on the left of the screen.
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