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1. Digit keys for direct input selection see section Input selection on page 17 8 2 Screen 1 OA Un Bb Y N E Balanced Input Two Input Three Tape Input Phone Input Current Activity Devices Directly selects input channel no 1 Directly selects input channel no 2 Directly selects input channel no 3 Directly selects input channel no 4 Directly selects input channel no 5 Directly selects input channel no 6 28 8 3 Screen 2 m SAM G2 2 2 pages Dim Display Power On By Pass Power Mode Toggle Power Off Current Activity Devices Dim Display jumps directly to the setup menu item Set Dis play Brightness see section Set Display Brightness on page 21 If the SAM G2 is in stand by mode press key to switch on the unit By Pass Mode switches on off the By Pass Mode of the SAM G2 Please read section Special function By Pass Mode on page 30 first before you use the special function By Pass Mode Use Power Toggle to switch on off the SAM G2 This key has the same function as the power key on the front panel If the SAM G2 is in stand by mode Power Toggle switches on the unit If the SAM G2 is already switched on Power Toggle switches off the unit to stand by mode 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 19 or key of the Harmony One see section Key assi2. otereo Amplifier User s Manual 1 1 1 2 4 1 4 2 4 3 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 7 1 7 2 Contents A nnn Xn 5 A m 6 TENSO Fi iia idos 6 Overview front panel 7 Overview back panel 8 Installation and power supply 9 Placement eaen iia 9 hd EIER III AAA 9 Orientation of mains plug ecce eere eee eee ee eee enne 10 Inputs and outputs 11 PU EN 11 Speaker terminals ep a 11 Preamplifier OntpUbancnininnin das ici 12 Recordino devices ini n 12 PINGING inca icono sea P e Ea VIP aud 12 Headphones Socket 5 250 n2 ponet vevo liado cios 13 AS A ive vp avus 13 USC mt 14 Powerin Dod ode ee die Veo ira iii ita 14 Switching on and off unta 14 Mains phase detectlol 6 eae seta oreet koe inaenea vo een a einai 15 Using Audionet Link ui iii 15 Control elements on the front panel 16 Volume Controla 16 DISDIA Vicini eiiis ceases teas EE ein Aes E aUo ando Re dee c E 17 Input selection auna i n 17 MO O eod 18 Setup Mel scan 19 Select OPUS 20 Set Output Modena a eA 20 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 6 El 7 8 8 1 8 2 8 3 10 11 11 1 11 2 11 3 11 4 12 13 Set Display Brightness is s HUE eee eL eaa F
3. e Do not open the unit Unauthorised opening will void warranty e Do not short circuit the outputs e During connecting or removing the SAM G2 to from sources and or power pre amplifiers all units have to be switched off to prevent damage of the SAM G2 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 Audionet dealer or contact us directly 34 13 Technical data Analog integrated stereo amplifier Oams 2x 115 Watt into 8 Ohms e aad 2 x 210 Watt into 4 Ohms Frequency response 0 500 000 Hz 3 dB Damping factor typ 1000 at 100 Hz Filtering Capacity 96 000 uF moik 5 pairs RCA line gold plated Teflon insulted pu pair XLR balanced gold plated Neutrik TOME E Line input 10 kOhms O E XLR input 3 kOhms 170 pF Outputs 2 pair WBT Nextgen 4mm jacks gold plated pair RCA gold plated Teflon insulated Pre Out 1 pair RCA gold plated Teflon insulated Rec Out 1 Audionet Link optical TosLink 1 6 3 mm socket for headphones switchable 220 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Front brushed aluminium 10 mm black anodized light grey printing or brushed aluminium silver ano dized black printing THD N lt 100 dB 1 kHz 25 W 4 Ohms ae eae A k2 typ 101 dB k3 typ 106 dB Harmonic Distortion 1 kHz 25 W 4 Ohms Display red or blue Cover
4. shows if the preamplifier output is activated e Ifthe option Headphones only is selected the pre amplifier out put PRE OUT 7 will be automatically disabled 7 5 Set Autostart Push the set key five 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 the down key disabled The Autostart function is disabled After switching on the mains switch on the back panel the SAM G2 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 SAM G2 to mains i e use the mains switch on the back panel the unit starts up automatically to normal operating mode Use this setting for timer controlled op erations 7 6 Edit 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 six times The display will then show the number of the currently selected input channel and the assigned channel name The cursor in 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 one step to th
5. Power Off on screen 2 see section Screen 2 on page 29 Of course it is possible to control the SAM G2 without any Activity but to tap the full potential of the Harmony One you need to con figure Activities customized to your needs please refer to separate manual of the remote control Harmony One Note 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 in detail 26 8 1 Key assignment SAM G2 1 2 page Mi 14 51 EI Balanced put In Input Three Tape Input u rren Activity Devices ele e 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 19 or key on screen page 2 see section Screen 2 in page 29 2 Vol increases the volume of the SAM G2 also for selecting setup 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 nput selec tion on page 17 Zi 4 Vol decreases the volume of the SAM G2 also for selecting setup options or input channels This key has the same function as key down on the front panel Ch switches to the previous input channel see section Input se lection on page 17 mutes the SAM G2 see section Muting on page 18
6. aluminium 2 mm black anodized Plates aluminium 8 mm black anodized Chassis 2 mm sheet steel black varnished 35 Features automatic detection of mains polarization separate power supply for digital and analog sections full DC coupling no capacitors in the signal path By Pass function e g for integration into home cin ema systems Audionet Link output for remote control of other Audionet components Switchable headphones output Audionet System Remote Control not included Options MC MM phono pre amplifier module Errors and omissions excepted Specifications and design are subject to changes without prior notice AUCIONET is a trademark of Idektron GmbH amp 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 36
7. leave the setup menu from each menu item by holding the set key down for longer than two seconds The SAM G2 will return to the normal operating mode The order of items in the setup menu 1s VU Select Input y Set Output Mode y Set Display Brightness y Set Pre Output Mode y Set AutoStart y Set Channel Name y Set Input Channel for By Pass Mode Change any setting of a menu item by using the keys up and down on the front panel 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 25 EN push set key shortly less than two seconds 19 Note e If you make no adjustments for longer than 12 seconds the SAM G2 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 SAM G2 to stand by mode all settings are stored automatically in the non volatile memory of the unit Even af ter disconnecting from mains the SAM G2 will still remember your settings In the followi
8. 22 4 Status of the preamplifier output mode see section Set Pre Output Mode on page 21 5 Number of currently selected input channel corresponds to the number printed above the input jack on the back panel see section Overview back panel on page 8 6 Current volume level in dB relative to the input level see section Volume control on page 16 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 section Setup menu starting from page 19 Note e After 10 minutes without any user interaction the display saver is invoked automatically The display then shows only the number of the currently selected input channel and the current volume level 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 2 line of the display provides the number and the user definable name of the currently selected input channel 17 E Note 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 28 or use the keys and to switch to the next or previous input channel without using the Select Inpu
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10. UEL Ee PvP ES TR H RR FEE EVI Rva 21 pet Pre Output MOoUGssoi divites ioni ri 21 Set AULOSLAEE n ino pri e eve vp obo Lego eo Tee Teu Pan NOEL UTEE 22 Edit Channel Name iii 22 Set Channel for By Pass Mode e eere eee eere 23 Overview factory defaults eere ete tee neon sto no eere ooi ee aa e evo EY Uh 24 Audionet System Remote Control 25 Key assignment SAM G2 i oisietssseeetsvaeseeevue e esa ee cose veese voveo 27 A A E E 28 e R E E 2 dali 29 Special function By Pass Mode 30 Protection Sy Ste Misc liiid 32 Technical information 32 DOCSIS Us ici E 32 Power SUDDIV cias iS 32 CECI 33 OPEN ALON csi c H 33 Security adVICO dal ie eee ide cados 34 Technical data sisecesitcwisiesassdesacenareradvenssacdeanceasanersidens 35 1 Preface The Audionet Team congratulates you on your purchase of this unit Audionet components are no marketing products they are authentic Conceived and developed with scientific inspiration professional engi neering expertise and a passion for achieving the perfect sound They are unique creations designed to inspire musical enjoyment and have an ex cellent reputation amongst all connoisseurs throughout the world Each and every one of our precision manufactured devices are individually crafted at our Bochum works by our experienced and passionate work force Bu
11. ant 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 i9 Your Audionet SAM G2 1s able to detect a wrong polarization of the mains plug during start up If the message Attention lt gt Mains phase incorrect 4 appears in the display switch off the unit and flip the mains plug in the wall outlet see section Mains phase detection on page 15 10 5 Inputs and outputs A Important e During connecting and removing of sources or amplifiers to the SAM G2 all units of your audio system have to be switched off to prevent damage of the SAM G2 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 SAM G2 and or any other connected unit 5 1 Inputs The SAM G2 is equipped with five RCA inputs to 6 and one bal anced XLR input 1 for connecting signal sources at line level Please connect the left and right input of the same number printed on the back panel of the SAM G2 to the corresponding output of the source you would like to connect to the SAM G2 5 2 Speaker terminals Connect your speakers to the gold plated terminals and on the back panel of the SAM G2 You can use banana plugs or spades as well as simple cable ends Look out for the correct connection of your speaker cables Usually the t
12. e right After the last position the cursor wraps around and starts at the first position again or switched on off by Activities on the Audionet System Remote Control see separate user s manual Harmony One 22 i 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 SAM G2 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 7 7 Set Channel for By Pass Mode Push the set key seven times for less than two seconds to enter the option 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 Note For detailed information about the By Pass Mode please refer to sec tion Special function By Pass Mode on page 30 If no input channel is selected for the By Pass Mode factory default the display will show SET CHANNEL FOR BY PASS MODE By Pass Mode disabled A Important 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 SAM G2 issues the warning No input for By Pass selected For safety reasons the factory default settings have no input channel selected fo
13. ection on page 15 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 SAM G2 with the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One For detailed information please refer to section Screen 2 on page 29 14 6 3 Mains phase detection The correct polarization of mains 1s important for reasons of audio clarity and stability Please connect the mains cord that the hot pin of the wall outlet is connected to the pin marked phase of the mains input 9 on the back panel The SAM G2 recognizes the incorrect polarization of the mains plug automatically Right after switching on the unit from stand by mode by pressing the power key on the front panel the following mes sage will appear in the display in case the mains polarization is incorrect Attention lt gt Mains phase incorrect lt 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 SAM G2 from mains by operating the mains switch 10 Now pull the mains plug and re insert it into the mains socket rotated by 180 If you switch on the unit again the warning should not appear now A Important e Ifthe SAM G2 issues the mains polarization
14. efore 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 SAM G2 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 SAM G2 switches back to the input channel selected before resetting the volume to a safe level of 50 dB 2 Push the power key on the front panel or the keys Power Toggle or Power Off on the Audionet System Remote Control The SAM G2 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 SAM G2 again the unit will switch to the last saved input channel se lection 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 Sys tem Remote Control Harmony One 3l 10 Protection system Your Audionet SAM G2 and your loudspeakers are protected by a com plex protection circuitry In case of a malfunction the display informs the user about the nature of the detected error in plain text DC Voltage exceeding DC level at the output defective pre amplifier stage or source unit temporary breakdown of main
15. erminals of your speakers are marked and The SAM G2 uses the same marks Note e Wrong speaker polarization will result in severe loss of sound quality e Incase you would like to bi wire your speakers please insert the ca ble to the tweeters from the rear using banana plugs and mount the cables to the bass speakers from the side In doubt please ask your dealer for assistance A Important e Although the SAM G2 has an effective protection system to pre vent damage to the circuits switch off the unit while working on the speaker and or audio cables 11 e The nominal loudspeaker impedance should be at least 4 Ohms or higher e Never use force or tools tightening the terminal screws 5 3 Preamplifier Output The SAM G2 is equipped with a pair of RCA preamplifier outputs to connect e g an additional amplifier or a subwoofer Please use high quality interconnectors to connect the PRE OUT of your SAM G2 with an additional amplifier or subwoofer 5 4 Recording devices You can connect one recording device to the SAM G2 for recording and playback Connect your recording device like DAT or tape recorder to the re cording output REC OUT of the SAM G2 For playback please con nect your recording device only to input no 5 IN 5 5 of the SAM G2 if it is also connected to the output REC OUT of your SAM G2 If you select input no 5 IN 5 5 the output REC OUT is switched off to prevent any feedback loops between your
16. gnment SAM G2 on page 27 If the SAM G2 is switched on use key Power Off to switch the unit off to stand by mode 29 9 Special function By Pass Mode The By Pass Mode is primarily intended to integrate the overwhelming sound quality of the SAM G2 into an existing home cinema setup or to expand an existing excellent stereophonic system based on the SAM G2 to a complete home cinema setup without missing out on the qualities of the SAM G2 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 SAM G2 3 Now connect your front speakers with the speaker terminals and of your SAM G2 4 Use menu item Set Channel for By Pass Mode of the setup menu of the SAM G2 to select the input channel for By Pass Mode you connected 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 SAM G2 6 Connect your DVD player to your home cinema pre amplifier as usual Use the SAM G2 to listen to high quality analog sources If you would like to use your home cinema system activate the By Pass Mode of the SAM G2 and use your home cinema pre amplifier as usual A Important e The By Pass Mode is only available on the Audionet Remote Contr
17. ht reduce the sound quality of the unit 4 2 Mains connection The mains input 9 is on the back panel of the SAM G2 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 e The electrical specifications of your home country must meet the electrical specifications printed onto the back panel see numbers in section Overview back panel on page 8 9 e The SAM G2 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 11 e If you connect the mains cord please make sure that mains switch at the back panel 1s switched off e Never pull the mains plug while the SAM G2 is switched on Before you pull the mains cord off its socket 9 at the back panel power down the unit to stand by mode and switch off the unit using mains switch 10 Only in cases of extended absence like vacations or if massive trouble on the mains power is to be expected you should switch off the SAM G2 from the mains using the mains switch 10 To disconnect the unit com pletely from mains pull the mains plug i Tip e The use of high quality mains cords e g Audionet P10 could im prove sound quality Ask your local dealer for more information 4 3 Orientation of mains plug The correct polarization of mains 1s import
18. k OUT of your SAM G2 to the Audionet Link input of the unit to be controlled 13 6 Usage All functions of the SAM G2 are microprocessor controlled This guaran tees highest precision exclusive functions easy handling and protection against operating errors 6 1 Powering up First of all please make sure your SAM G2 is connected correctly to your signal sources and mains see section Installation and power supply on page 8 and Inputs and outputs on page 11 The SAM G2 is a stand by unit Please operate the mains switch on the back panel The display shows a welcome message for a brief mo ment After that the SAM G2 is in stand by mode Only in cases of extended absence like vacations or 1f massive trouble on the mains power is to be expected e g thunder storms it 1s recom mended to disconnect the SAM G2 from the mains While the SAM G2 is in stand by mode operate mains switch on the back panel To dis connect the SAM G2 from mains completely you have to pull the mains cord off the mains jack i91 A Important e Before you switch off the SAM G2 from mains power down and discharge completely all units connected to the outputs of the SAM G2 6 2 Switching on and off To power up the SAM G2 from stand by mode press the power key on the front panel The SAM G2 displays the message Waking up In case the mains plug has the incorrect polarization a warning will appear in the display see section Mains phase det
19. l 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 25 the remote control see separate user s manual of Harmony One Se lect SAM G2 to enter Device Mode for controlling the SAM G2 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 The Power key 9 is only available for Activities In Device Mode the Power key has no function Even without using an Activity the user is able to control all functions of the SAM G2 using the Harmony One in Device Mode The keys described below to control the SAM G2 refer to the factory default programming of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One Understandably any changes done to this setup by the user cannot be discussed here 4 Tip In order to switch the SAM G2 on off without using an Activity please use the keys Power Toggle and or
20. lay Do not use the display with a brightness set higher than the factory de fault of 50 over a longer period of time 7 Note e 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 e The SAM G2 activates the display saver automatically after 10 min utes without any user entry e 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 is always reduced to 25 and the location of the information text will change randomly every 12 seconds to prevent any burn in effect of the display e The display saver is de activated and the display returns to its nor mal mode as soon as any user entry is detected e The user cannot switch off the automatic display saver function i Tip e Getto the option Set Display Brightness at anytime using the key Dim Display on screen page 2 of the Audionet System Re mote Control Harmony One see section Screen 2 on page29 Use keys and to select desired brightness 7 4 Set Pre Output Mode Push the set key on the front panel four times for less than two seconds to set the mode of the pre amplifier output PRE OUT 7 Now use the keys up and down to activate or disable the pre amplifier output 21 ims 2 i fi i iii Note e The display symbol 851
21. ng all options of the setup menu are explained in detail 7 1 Select 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 shows the number and the user definable name of the currently selected input channel See also section Input selection on page 17 7 2 Set Output Mode Push the set key on the front panel twice for less than two seconds to select the output mode Now use the keys up and down to select the de sired output configuration headphones output 1s activated Speakers only The headphones output PHONES is disabled Headphones only Only the headphones output PHONES is active The speaker outputs and 8 are disabled Speakers amp Headphones The headphones output PHONES and the speaker outputs and are active A Note e Ifthe option Headphones only is selected the pre amplifier out put PRE OUT 7 will be automatically disabled 20 7 3 Set Display Brightness To adjust the brightness of the display on the front panel of the SAM G2 push the set key three times less than two seconds Now use keys up and down to select the desired brightness Key up increases key down de creases the brightness A Important e 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 disp
22. ntrolled via a high performance flash microcontroller Software upgrades are very easy The controller makes for simple operation comfortable functions and reassuring stability The control programme enables operator friendly access to comprehensive and practice oriented functions For example the two pre stage outputs and headphones output can be switched electronically A by pass mode is available for smart integration of the new SAM G2 into a home cinema system The inputs are freely nameable and the controller even verifies that the mains connection is phase correct Moreover the controller monitors all operating states and deactivates the device as soon as a critical state has been identified A large graphics capable display with max 4 x 26 characters informs the operator of all operating states and settings The SAM G2 surely is equipped with AudionetLink This enables the isolated activation of other Audionet devices via fibre optics You may expand your SAM G2 with the optional Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One or Phono Module for MM and MC pickups 33 12 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
23. ol 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 se lect desired input channel for the By Pass Mode If no input channel is selected and you try to invoke the By Pass Mode the SAM G2 issues the warning No input for By Pass selected see section Set Channel for By Pass Mode on page 23 Is the By Pass Mode active the volume control of the SAM G2 is by passed The SAM G2 passes through the input signal to the speaker out puts with its full level 30 Please use setup option Set Channel for By Pass Mode to select which of the six input channels of the SAM G2 is fed through to the outputs 1f 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 23 before you activate the By Pass Mode for the first time Activate the special function By Pass Mode of your SAM G2 by pressing the key of the Audionet System Remote Control The signal at the input channel selected for By Pass Mode operations is passed through the SAM G2 at a level of 0 dB 1 e no change in volume level to the outputs A Important e Please check the correct connection and setup b
24. r By Pass Mode display SET CHANNEL FOR BY PASS MODE By Pass Mode disabled 23 7 8 Overview factory defaults e O m Set AutoStart disabled BALANCED IN INPUT TWO INPUT THREE INPUT FOUR TAPE INPUT PHONO INPUT Set Input Channel for By Pass Mode By Pass Mode disabled Channel name 24 8 Audionet System Remote Control Every function of the SAM G2 is accessible via the Audionet System Remote Harmony One Additionally up to 14 other devices can be con trolled 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 SAM G2 The Device Mode gives you access to all the possible com mands to control your SAM G2 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 SAM G2 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 Watch a DVD Power key for use with Activities turns all devices off that are in cluded into the current Activity See separate user s manual of Har mony One Depending on the operationa
25. recording device and the SAM G2 Please use inputs no 1 to no 4 4 and no 6 6 to connect sources you like to record from With these inputs the recording output REC OUT is always active 5 5 Phono The SAM G2 can be upgraded with a phono pre amplifier board In this case use the input no 6 IN 6 6 marked as PHONO to connect your turntable to the SAM G2 Connect the earth wire of your turntable to the earth connector GND 113 For further information on the optional phono pre amplifier board please refer to its user s manual A Important e If the SAM G2 is upgraded with the optional phono module input no 6 IN 6 must only be used to connect a turntable e Never use input no 6 IN 6 for By Pass mode if your SAM G2 is equipped with an optional phono module see section Special func tion By Pass Mode on page 30 12 5 6 Headphones socket A 6 3 mm headphones socket 1s located at the rear of your SAM G2 The signal at this socket can be switched on and off to allow the headphones to be plugged in permanently Switching 1s easily done on the front panel please refer to section Set Output Mode on page 20 5 Audionet Link For your convenience the SAM G2 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 Lin
26. s Even after powering down the SAM G2 the error message will still be in the display Press the power key on the front panel to indicating the stand by mode A Important e Remove cause of error prior to switching on the SAM G2 again 11 Technical information 11 1 Design With circuits consequently designed using SMD miniature technology and shortening all signal paths to a 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 11 2 Power Supply The mains supply is extremely potent and very fast This is guaranteed by a capped and fused 700 VA toroidal transformer selected main filter capacitors with a total of 96 000 uF smoothing capacity a specially developed input filter and highly pure silver cabling as well as a capacitively optimized layout with the shortest of supply routes 32 11 3 Circuitry The circuitry of the SAM G2 is complex technically unique and radically realized The input signals are received from gold plated Teflon isolated cinch jacks and then fed through gold doped pure silver solid core signal cabling and gold contacted double anchor precision relays which switch the input signals Each channel of the symmetrical input signals is un balanced separately 11 4 Operation The SAM G2 is co
27. see section Switching on and off on page 14 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 19 Push key to reduce volume select previous input chan nel see section Input selection on page 17 or change an option of the setup menu see section Setup menu on page 19 Push key to increase volume select next input channel see section Input selection on page 17 or change an option of the setup menu see section Setup menu on page 19 6 6 Volume control While the SAM G2 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 SAM G2 runs in a range from 80 dB to 0 dB relatively to the level of the input signal Note e Use keys up and down also to change an option from the setup menu see section Setup menu on page 19 as well as to select an input channel see section nput selection on page 17 16 6 Display The display provides in the normal operating mode the following infor mation INPUT TWO 32 dB 1 Status of the loudspeaker output mode see section Set Output Mode on page 20 2 Status of the headphones output mode see section Set Output Mode on page 20 3 Name of the currently selected input channel fully user definable see section Edit Channel Name on page
28. t function 6 9 Muting Note e The mute function is only available on the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One Press key on the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One to mute or un mute your SAM G2 Just as well as the input selection the SAM G2 uses soft muting 1 e volume 1s stepped down gently to 80 dB The display informs the user of a muted unit with the text MUTE Even if the brightness level is set to Off the text is displayed see section Set Display Brightness on page 21 To un mute the SAM G2 press key again Here as well the volume is stepped up gently to its original level after switching on the outputs Note While the unit 1s muted you may of course select a different input channel as described above But the SAM G2 will stay muted until you press the key again to un mute and restore the original volume level e If you turn up the volume by using the key up or Vol while the SAM G2 1s muted the muting function will be deactivated and the new volume level set 18 7 Setup menu To adjust the SAM G2 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 key 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
29. t before you start listening to your new Audionet SAM G2 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 integrated amplifier SAM G2 e the user s manual that you are currently reading e one standard mains cord 1 2 Transport A Important e Please transport the SAM G2 only in the included package e Always use the plastic bag to prevent scratches on the casing e Please allow the SAM G2 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 IOAIOOOI Koy UMOp Aeydsiq 0 nuoo Jow YI jos Jeyi duuy 09 935 T9 NVS 13NOIpnVv Kay JoAod WSU LNO 3ud dino 1op dure sag 9T puueyo yaj euro Jayeodg 8 suo 1 MO DJY Mdo ZurpIoooy SI puuro 14311 eurun toyeodg L JOXADOS s uoydpeoH pI WSIS 9 ou mdur VOY 9 o qejuunj 10 10329uuOO yeg EI 14311 1491 ou mdur YOA S 1NO mdmo Yury youoipny ZI jpuAjeptp oujndutv s p oseyd sureur gup rejN TL Sus g OUIdUL vod yoms SUE OI 1811 49 z ou dur VOA 7 mdul SUBA 6 14S11 49 q OU TX dur poourjeg I fal El Li ST 91 O 5NIN3dO 340439 GYOS AlddNsS LOANNOOSIOA gt Y 14371 WA LHON 1431 1H5lW cC Q3H LHV3 38 LSNW LINN SIHL i s o7 o ESES Q A SNIVW SANOHd x Y a ino 23u 1
30. 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 SAM G2 to work correctly 6 4 Using Audionet Link The SAM G2 is equipped with an Audionet Link output Link OUT allowing you to switch on off further Audionet units e g power amplifi ers 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 SAM G2 via Audionet Link all linked units will be automatically switched on off as soon as you switch on off your SAM G2 using the power key on the front panel or the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony One Note 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 15 e If you switch off your Audionet chain using Audionet Link it is 1m portant to wait until all devices are shut down before you restart the system 6 5 Control elements on the front panel The front panel has four keys to control the SAM G2 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 19 power set down up Use key to switch on off the unit
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