Voxnet 219
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1. 12 Operation Voxnet 219 Connection panel Power cable Speaker connection Ventilation USB Network connection Right Left outlet Mini RJ45 Revox GmijH Am Krebsgraben 15 D 78048 VS Villingen 0 on 0 R sooner L 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 140W Caution Do Not pen Risk Of Electric Shock Trigger IN 4 OUT Retaining Rating plate Blanking plate IR Link Trigger Retaining left Voxnet module IN OUT right Name iso Power cable connection class 1 with ground cable AC Power Please take note of the connection specifications 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 140 W max M4 threaded hole for locking the unit in place on the rack assembly shelf or Retaining on the wall mounted bracket Blanking plate Opening for the installation of optional Voxnet modules e g 1 0 module IR Link Connection for Voxnet 218 wall mounted keypad or various other Revox IR receivers Ventilation outlet Do not cover the opening required for expelling heated air Network RJ45 socket for LAN cabling in the Voxnet network 100 Mbit Speaker connection Impedance atleast 4 Q DSP correction profiles available for all Revox speakers in the Configurator Voltage trigger input 5 48 VAC VDC Potential free Ri approx 1000 Q Max overall current from IR Link and Trigger OUT 80 mA R Speaker L Voxnet 219 Detailed description Connection panel IR Link Various Revox products can be connected to the IR Link e Voxnet 212. Player 77 http www microsoft com windows windows media de default aspx Mac Twonky Media Server for Mac http www twonkyvision de Linux Mediatomb http mediatomb cc GmediaServer http www gnu org software gmediaserver Network terminology glossary VLAN A Virtual Local Area Network VLAN is a logical network segment within a switch or within a complete physical network It can extend over one or more switches A VLAN separates physical networks into network segmentss by ensuring that VLAN capable switches do not forward the frames data packets from one VLAN to another VLAN even though the network segments may be connected to a common switch Copyright reference Explanations and descriptions used in the Network terminology glossary chapter originate in part or in full from Wikipedia The Free Encyclopaedia 30 Network terminology glossary APPENDIX Warranty Warranty covers a period of 24 months from the purchasing date Your specialist dealer is your first contact if you need service help If he is unable to assist you send your device carriage free without accessories to your national Sales Office Please supply a complete description of the fault together with your address Copyright Voxnet Voxnet is a registered trademark of Revox GmbH 31 Voxnet Environmental protection Packaging We recommend keeping the original box and packaging material so that
3. Source is defined as a combination with the MAC address The source identifier is competed with a 0 After configuration through the Voxnet Configurator the display shows the assigned Source alias A level display gives information about the input level of the current source Source index CO coaxial OP optical AN analogue The Trigger IN OUT is also defined as a combination with the MAC address The trigger is completed with an indexing value After configuration through the Voxnet Configurator the display shows the assigned Trigger Alias The status of the IN and or OUT trigger is shown in the bottom line of the display Voxnet 219 Operation You can read off through the infrared display which RC5 code address command was received last A current RC5 reception is indicated by the display of IR shown in a light colour here The version number shows the current firmware version of the Voxnet 219 If a module is installed in the Voxnet 219 its identity can be determined through the display article number here for example 1 563 080 00 from the I O module The Voxnet 219 s IP address that it received from the router via DHCP is shown here Display of the Voxnet 219 s own MAC address The Voxnet 219 switches itself off after the display loop is completed assuming that no audio input has detected a signal Otherwise the next time the Setup button is pressed the room identifier is displayed
4. is that of converting Internet addresses like www revox de for example into its corresponding IP address As a rule the router in home networks also fulfils the function of the DNS If you should decide for the manual network configuration without DHCP just enter the address of your router as the DNS address during network configuration Ethernet network A switch or a router with an integrated switch ensures the correct connections of the individual components within a network In order to make this possible each device within a network must be capable of being uniquely identified Each component therefore is given its own address the so called IP address The IP address is made up four blocks of numbers each of which can contain up to three digits These blocks of numbers are separated by a full stop e g 192 168 1 1 Each of the individual blocks of digits can have a value between 1 and 254 The values 0 and 255 are in part reserved for special functions and therefore shouldn t be used In order to ensure a secure function of your network addresses from a pre defined range should be used i e fundamentally the first two blocks should be 192 168 xxx xxx the third block can be selected from the values in the range mentioned above must be the same for all the devices within a network Network terminology glossary however and the fourth block should be used to differentiate each device e g Voxnet 219 192 168 001
5. long button press RC5 codes from IR remote controls can be be received by the integrated IR receiver left of the Power button and forwarded to the IR trigger system m 2 o EO K DI 2 L JLJ gt q D AR Voxnet 218 wallmounted keypad 23 Voxnet 218 Using the DIL on the rear of the Voxnet 218 wall mounted keypad the basic settings can be adjusted see next page Voxnet 218 Wall mounted keypad DIP switch The Code Page option for the Voxnet 218 wall mounted keyboard was introduced with software version 218 2 1 00 Voxnet programme software Four different Code Pages can be selected through DIL switches 3 and 4 on the rear of the Voxnet 218 wall mounted keyboard see next page To access the switches uninstall the keyboard and remove the plastic cover on the rear The desired Code Page can now be set using a small screwdriver When the cover has been removed you should observe the current ESE regulations in order not to damage the electronics I ae IR Eye Internal IR receiver on off On 3 4 RC5 Code pages RC5 address combinations 00 Code Page 1 Off Off 00 10 Code Page 2 01 Code Page 3 11 Code Page 4 Table DIL switch settings 24 Wall mounted keypad Voxnet 218 RC5 codes Voxnet 218 Address Command 5 19 63 24 51 25 51 26 51 33 24 19 25 19 26 19 32 24 18 25 18 26 18 17 24 21 25 21 2
6. 001 NAS 192 168 001 002 PC 192 168 001 003 If you don t just want to use devices within the local network but also music sources from the Internet Internet radio the client must have the possibility of being able to access the Internet This can be achieved for example through a router with a connection to a DSL network This router is also a part of the network and will be assigned its own IP address It must be ensured that the first three blocks of the Device IP the Gateway IP and the DNS 1 are within the same address range e g 192 168 0 xxx The fourth block assigns a unique address house number to the components in the local network This number may only occur once within the local network The device IP mask should always be given the address 255 255 255 0 Gateway The computer or router in your network through which the data traffic with the world outside your network i e the Internet is handled IP address Network address Each device in the network needs an IP address through which it can be reached and uniquely identified Network addresses may not occur twice This is important if network addresses are assigned manually If addresses are issued in your network through DHCP you don t need to worry about the IP address assignment as the DHCL server automatically handles the question of address management 28 Network terminology glossary LAN Local Area Network Local cabled network A L
7. 6 21 q 16 24 20 25 20 26 20 12 24 39 25 39 26 39 Code Page 1 corresponds to the standard RC5 codes of the M series RC5 code is combined with the current user source address The defined RC5 codes can be checked through the display on the Voxnet 219 The infrared mode can be selected with its Setup button the received signals from the IR Link inputs can be detected and its RC5 address and command can be displayed IR Display Voxnet 219 25 Voxnet 218 Cabling The Voxnet 218 is connected to the Voxnet 219 over a 3 pin screwable plug connector With the cabling between the Voxnet 219 and the Voxnet 218 wall mounted keypad care must be taken that in the case of a CAT cable S FTP F FTP the screening is connected to the GND cable on both sides In addition a pair of cables for one signal should be closed together Both these measures raise the cable cross section and thereby reduce the voltage drop off Cable lengths of up to 100 metres can be achieved with this cabling method CAT cable cabling plans CAT 7 S FTP Twisted Pair Wall mounted keypad Parallel switching In the case of larger rooms it can be advisable to place two Voxnet 218 wall mounted keypads at two different locations in the room Two Voxnet 218s can be operated in parallel i e all 3 signal cables GND IR and VCC are connected in parallel In order to avoid command duplicatio
8. 8 wall mounted keypad I 23mA e M204 IR Receiver I 7mA e M204 IR Receiver flange I 7mA e M204 IR Receiver aluminium housing I 7mA All products have one thing in common that they send and or forward RC5 commands to the Voxnet 219 The Voxnet 218 is described in more detail in a separate chapter in this manual If the Voxnet 219 s Trigger OUT is not being used devices with an overall current of up to 80 mA may be connected to the IR Link The individual current requirements in mA are listed above Please note that cables with small cross sections or long cable lengths can Impact both qualitatively and quantitatively on the data signal to such an extent that it is no longer recognised by the Voxnet 219 Max lengths 100 m at gt 0 25mm cable strand lt AWG 23 Overall current IR Link Trigger Out max 80 mA Operation Network Network connection to the Voxnet network This has to be separated from other domestic networks physically or through a VLAN Minimum requirement 100 Mbit preferably a 1 Gbit network Trigger IN Voltage controlled input trigger room trigger that is given its function through the Voxnet Configurator It can be used both for the ON and the OFF state of different actions Input voltage can be between 5 and 48 volts DC or AC The IN trigger applies a load of approx 1000 to the supplying source Trigger OUT The output trigger supplies 12 VDC Its f
9. AN connection is the most fault tolerant and problem free transmission technology which offers much more security against eavesdropping than WLANs or Power LANs MAC Address The MAC address Media Access Control is the unique hardware address that is used for the unambiguous identification of the device in the network The MAC address of the Voxnet 219 can be read out directly from the front display of a unit that is switched and from the MAC label on the rear of the amplifier NAS Network Attached Storage As a rule this is a storage device with a very large capacity gt 500 GB which other devices can access Power line LAN With the power line LAN data is transmitted through the existing power cable network So called power line modems are required on the transmitter and receiver side As a rule power line LANs offer reasonably fault free data transmission with a data rate sufficient for audio streaming We recommend power line modems with bit rates of 200 or 200 MBit s Proxy server General A proxy or proxy server is a computer in the network that makes data transfer quicker and more efficient and that can also increase security by deploying access control mechanisms 29 Voxnet Voxnet IP proxy This is a server service in the Voxnet system that can be used to control third party devices through an IP communication e g with an IP RS232 converter Router WLAN Router Central network device
10. ENE 14 VEAN es einer 30 Voxnet peripherals c cscssssssesseees ie ADOBE nee 31 Multiroom example Voxnet with 2 rooms Warranty east 31 sauna INES E E A TT 16 Copyright cccssssesesssssssser 1 Voxnet Configurator ssesesesee 17 Environmental protection 22242s22220 31 Technical data 19 VO modil ee 20 Installing modules 2 22u22222202020202202020 20 Connections uuuuusnunnnnnnunnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 21 Connection description 21 Technical data 22 Voxnet 219 WELCOME Voxnet is an Ethernet based multiuser multiroom audio system developed by Revox with a new unique operating philosophy and an impressive audio quality This is characterised by streaming at CD level quality and with the smallest latency periods so that music can be heard in its purest form with practically no delay in each room The hardware audiophile core of the system is represented by the modular Voxnet 219 stereo amplifier Its powerful 2 x 50 watt outputs can even provide enough power to drive column speakers The integrated DSP Digital Signal Processor allows adjustments to be made to handle all Revox speakers You just have to select the corresponding Revox speaker in the Configurator list and then define the positioning and or the installation method This is all you need to achieve the optimum in sound quality for a clean reproduction In addition a professional 8 band e
11. Voxnet User manual Voxnet 219 room amplifier IO 218 keypad REVOX Revox of Switzerland Contents Voxnet 219 Voxnet 218 keypad sscsssssssessees 23 V BCOM Drnis DIP switch eeeeseeseeensensenneneennnnnne 24 Voxnet 219 room amplifier ee 3 RC5 codes Voxnet 218 25 a Address Command 25 COMMISSIONING 2u 2u2020200000n000n000nn0nnnnnnn 3 ean M Scope Of delivery 3 Ore ui ee Safety 3 CAT cable cabling plans 26 e Pre een j D S TERREREREREIERE E e General safety instructions 0 0e 4 Safety measures unensunsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 5 Network terminology glossary 28 Regulations pertaining to the unit 6 Stee sr Rack installation cece 7 SA see eee 55 S I NE E EIER nn i PEE EEE EEE netallation with gelang thernet network u 2u22ennn 28 bracket u 9 Gateway nennen 28 Front of the Voxnet Macs 10 P AROS S aca cesaccasece teeciesaaccanesacccaasaonthe 28 Status LED P EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE 10 LAN E T a TER BERTLTLNE 29 Displav a 2 11 MAC Address 29 Connection panel aussen 13 IN CS aaa EAN 29 Detailed description Connection panel a 14 Power line LAN accens 29 linken 14 Proxy SOLVED nennen 23 NEW 0 Re ee 14 Router WLAN Router u 23 Trigger IN set na 14 SOIVEL csccescssssesesseesseseeseseesesateatseeanseees 29 Trigger CW a p E 14 UPnP AV nnneesesnesnsnsensensennesnennnnnennnnn 30 USB lt gt S
12. amples above the local i o source optica will be assigned to the actual room user In the same way it would also be possible to switch on a television through an external IP RS232 converter when a signal is identified by using the Voxnet IP Proxy In such a case the following Voxnet text command would have to be entered for the corresponding audio trigger p sonytv power_on Voxnet IP Proxy These two examples are just two examples of the diversity of functions offered by the Voxnet system Enaki chia OHO g A ct oo 3 C ye Analog 4 3 c t Name Command an Draam jcercelecr OF roo USE Seiece av GENE off room user revert local Coaxial Name ir m car calart on room user select aroom user revert local on oom U rev local Operation Voxnet 219 Technical data THD lt 0 04 typ 0 025 eT Frequenoyrange hi 108 THD lt 0 015 typ 0 008 Triggers SEE EEE DI sevar Mex owputvotege ee BE wwe OOO 2 5 W OFF 5 5 W Sleep mode Power consumption r Approx 9 W Normal mode 140 W Theoretical max performance Overall current Trigger Out IR Link max 80 mA 2 A further 50 60 mm have to be calculated in for cable and plugs 3 Measured without any speakers or external devices e g Voxnet 218 connected Voxnet 219 is switched off input detector from the module inputs is active however Voxnet 219 I O MODULE Traditiona
13. damp soft and clean cloth without any abrasive cleaning agents Voxnet 219 Regulations pertaining to the unit In EU and EEC countries Revox offers a guarantee on units bought in the EU over and above the statutory rights of guarantee claims against the seller The guarantee covers material and labour during the period of the guarantee which is defined by the Revox Sales Partners in the individual countries that make upthe EU In all countries the guarantee services offered by the Revox Sales Agent are over and above the statutory regulations They are only valid in the country of purchase Proof of purchase from an authorised Revox Partner must be produced to make a claim on the guarantee The guarantee is made null and void in the case of incorrect intervention measures or non professionally executed repairs Safety Operation Rack installation The Voxnet 219 is designed for installation in a 19 rack A shelf tray Revox Article no 1 563 090 00 is avallable as an accessory which can take two Voxnet amplifiers The height of the shelf is 1 U The tray can be built into the rack with and without Voxnet amplifiers Both options are possible depending on the Installation environment The Voxnet 219 has a recess to the left and right of the front edge which the metal lugs of the tray upper picture fit into Locate the amplifier lined up with the right or the left of the tray and push it backwa
14. e has high humidity The guarantee covers intended usage of the device High build ups of dust and humidity Cause creepage current in the device that can cause a risk of shocks when touching the unit or lead to a fire If you have moved the unit from a cold to a warm environment leave it switched off for about two hours because of a possible build up of condensation dampness You should always switch your Voxnet 219 off before connecting or disconnecting other devices or speakers Protect your unit from Damp dripping or splash water and steam Knocks and mechanical loads Magnetic and electrical fields Cold heat direct rays of the sun and severe changes of temperature Voxnet 219 Dust Interventions in the inside of the device Do not stand any articles with open flames e g lit candles on the unit Please note In order to exclude the risk of an electric shock do not remove the housing Only have any repair work carried out by a Revox specialist dealer Volume Loud music can cause hearing damage Avoid extremes of volume particularly over longer periods of time Supervision Do not allow children to handle the equipment without supervision Do not allow children in close proximity to the unit Do not operate the Multiroom amplifier without supervision Unplug the unit if you are going to be absent for a longer period of time Cleaning The unit should be cleaned using just a
15. et 219 tablets streaming products etc should be present in the same network IP controlled products such as IP serial converters or IP IP converters as offered by the Global Cach company for example can of course be operated in the Voxnet network Voxnet 219 Operation Multiroom example Voxnet with 2 rooms EEE TEEEEDE 11 BIER EEE EREEEE SE Synology NAS em su 1001 il wel 5 nme Components in the Voxnet system 1 DHCP router 2 Layer 2 switch managed 3 Synology NAS with Voxnet software 4 Voxnet 219 amplifier with 1 0 5 Voxnet 218 wall mounted keypad 6 Revox M2014 IR receiver 7 Revox speakers Operation Voxnet Configurator Revox offers a web based GUI for the configuration of the Voxnet system which can be called up through all commonly used browsers such as Firefox Internet Explorer Chrome etc This approach has the advantage that the installer or system integrator has the flexibility of choice and can use platforms such as a Win PC Mac iPad Android tablet or even in an emergency a Smartphone The Configurator communicates with the Voxnet server that is located on the Synology NAS All configuration data from the entire Voxnet system is stored there Voxnet 219 Areas that affect the individual Voxnet 219 amplifiers are also stored locally there All setup options are described in detail in the separate Voxnet Configurator and Voxnet Text Protocol operatin
16. figurator Fixed output line level Variable output level parallel with amplifier output Mono output Sub R L full frequency range The Analogue output is synchronised with the speaker outputs and is muted together with them Analogue audio input max input voltage 2 0 V eff Digital audio input through coaxial cable SPDIFF max 192KH2 audio input through coaxial cable SPDIFF max 192 kHz audio input through fibre optic feenerieransiamcantciniiacnacal SPDIFF max 96 kHz With detector function 21 Voxnet 219 I O module Technical data ms KL a Dstforat eab POM So Frequenoyresponse ARa id _ lt 0 02 typically 0 01 NEE O Coaxial input Frequeneyresgonse MM ME EEE WERE E wiee O S Analogue output 1 x Analogue output Max 2 0v Stereo Supported sampling rates 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 kHz 2 Supported sampling rates 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz 3 With the Configurator setting 6dB Can be defined as sub out in the Voxnet Configuration both outputs L R are supported 22 Wall mounted keypad VOXNET 218 KEYPAD IR triggers that are stored in the Voxnet server and or the Voxnet 219 can be activated with the Voxnet 218 wall mounted keypad The function that should be triggered by the transmitted RC5 address is defined in the Configurator itself In addition different behaviour can be defined for a short and for a
17. g manuals Here there follows just a small glimpse into the options in order to give an overview of the new operation and configuration philosophy of the Voxnet system All the relevant settings for the Voxnet system and its components are made in the Configurator Service AV A E B Setup Name RO00443D288B00 Zone 1 Analog Output RO004A3D23FFDC Volume RO004A3D249130 liz B RO004A3D24D020 Equalizer ROOO4A3D24DDE0 R0004A3D252B70 R0004A3D254360 R0004A3D254740 ROOO4A3D25FC90 RO004A3D2607E0 R0004A3D2610F0 Voxnet Configurator General info a es nn en Sons een e Alias RO0O04A3D283B00 ay cust Use 31 of 20408 Voxnet 219 Alongside the simple selection menus such as those for the definition of the analogue output of a Voxnet 219 more extensive settings are carried out in the Voxnet Text programming language This greatly increases the level of freedom of how the amplifier can operate You can decide for example what should happen when a signal is detected at the Coax a digital input In such a case a traditional solution is that the amplifier simply switches on automatically and plays the signal received over the Coax a input This would be achieved with the following Voxnet text command in the audio trigger Room dependent command room room select local stream coaxial Operation User dependent command room user select local stream optical In the ex
18. if required the device can be transported safely Voxnet 218 219 Please note The EU Directive X 2002 96 EC governs the correct return handling and recycling of used electronic devices For this reason electronic used devices must be disposed of separately This device should not be disposed of with normal domestic waste You can take your used device to recognised disposal points You can get further information about the return of such devices from your local authority also in non EU countries Kontakt Contact Deutschland Germany Revox GmbH Am Krebsgraben 15 D 78048 VS Villingen tel 49 7721 8704 0 fax 49 7721 8704 29 info revox de wvvw revox de Schweiz Switzerland Revox Schweiz AG Wehntalerstrasse 190 CH 8105 Regensdorf tel 41 44 871 66 11 fax 41 44 871 66 19 info revox ch www revox ch Osterreich Austria Revox Austria GmbH Josef Pirchl Strasse 38 AT 6370 Kitzb hel tel 43 535 666 299 fax 43 535 666 299 4 info revox at www revox at Irrt mer und technische nderungen vorbehalten E amp EO Voxnet 218 219 Operating manual Copyright by Revox GmbH Germany
19. l music sources both analogue and digital can be connected to the Voxnet system through the optional I O module Needless to say this is possible in HD quality with data rates of up to 192 kHz 24 bit In order to deliver even more comfort all inputs are equipped with freely definable detector switching to permit automatic switch on for example as soon an audio signal is detected on the corresponding input However the audio trigger cannot only be used to switch the corresponding audio input on Rather it is freely configurable for the execution of other actions Which actions these are can be defined in the Voxnet Configurator and or Voxnet text The analogue output works as a Line out parallel to the amplifier output and is muted together with it Through the Voxnet Configurator you can select whether the analogue output signal is produced with a a variable output level or b a fixed output level or c whether it should be available as a mono signal for external active subwoofers There is no band limitation with version c which means that the low pass filtering is done in the subwoofer I O module Installing modules The Voxnet I O module is equipped with the latest electronics and should be handled with care Before you install the module the Voxnet 219 must be switched off and separated from the power supply by plugging the unit out Loosen the two screws with a IX 10 TORX screwdriver and remove the bla
20. n when using remote controls we recommend deactivating one of the IR receivers in a Voxnet 218 wall mounted keypad This is done through a DIL switch DIL 1 on the rear of the keypad please refer also to the next chapter Technical data The maximum permissible loading on the IR link including the Voxnet 219 QUT trigger is 80 mA The nominal power requirement of one Voxnet 218 is 23 mA 26 Wall mounted keypad Technical data Voxnet 218 Protection class in acc with IEC 60529 IP20 dry installation Ambient temperature Connection type DIL switch factory Setting Cable Maximum cable lengths to Revox Voxnet 219 Multiroom amplifier Power consumption Parallel operation Operation 5 C to 45 C Storage 25 Cto 70 C Screwable plug connector 3x 0 15 1 50 mm 1 IR on 2 LED on 3 Not assigned off 4 Not assigned off Installation cable S FTP or F FTP or U72 ABG 1x 4x 0 5 mm Screened Max 100 m 17 mA passive 23 mA button pressed Max 2 wall mounted keypads can be switched in parallel 21 Voxnet NETWORK TERMINOLOGY GLOSSARY DHCP DHCP is an abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is primarily used to enable clients to fetch their network configuration automatically from a server or router The Voxnet 219 supports DHCP DNS The Domain Name System DNS is one of the most important services in the Internet Its main task
21. nking plate Before removing the module from its packaging you should make sure that you do not have any static electricity This could cause a damaging discharge of voltage when you touch the module You should get rid of any static charge by touching an earthed metal object like a radiator for example Remove the module from its packaging and feed it into its plug in position The two tracks inside the Voxnet 219 are the mechanical guides for you to use Shortly before the plug in card is fully locked into position in its slot you will feel a mechanical resistance caused by the internal module socket contact strip Push the module fully in by applying pressure in the area of the two screw holes and fix the module in place with both screws including the toothed locking washers All further steps for registering the new module are carried out automatically the next time you switch on 20 I O module Connections Analog Sub Output Right Left O HModule 1 563 080 00 m re j j Analogue Sub Output Connection description Analog Input Right Analogue Voxnet 219 Digital Input Left Coaxial o Optical Digital Digital Input Input coaxial optical Input va Analogue Sub Output Analogue input Digital input coaxial input coaxial Digital input optical Analogue audio output e g for external output Can be programmed with various modes in the Voxnet Con
22. qualiser parameters Q Fc Gain allows you to balance the system to meet your personal preferences Traditional music sources both analogue and digital can be connected through the optional I D module Needless to say this is possible in HD quality with data rates of up to 192 kHz 24 bit In order to deliver even more comfort all inputs are equipped with freely definable detector switching to permit automatic switch on for example Safety as soon as an audio signal is detected on the corresponding input One of the Voxnet system s powerful tools is the range of trigger options available that make it possible to control the system in many ways externally using for example the five input triggers Infrared RC5 Audio Room Source and Voltage IN In the opposite direction other devices can be controlled and or addressed through the output trigger OUT 12 VDC As well as the triggers the Voxnet system also offers proxy servers that can be used to control devices outside the Voxnet world using IP commands Revox can supply corresponding 1 U height shelves to accommodate 2 Voxnet 219s for quick and secure installation in a 19 rack Article no 1 563 090 00 A single bracket Article no 1 563 091 00 is also available for wall mounting This product innovation from Revox stands out as a true system for life thanks to its legendary robustness and longevity which the brand is known for throughout the
23. r fresh air intake Monitor socket Headphone output 3 5 mm stereo jack Power LED Operational state status display Setup button For calling up various operational data in the info display activate bootloader Voxnet LED Voxnet system activity display Status LED Stand Standby Bootloader activate SS and hold the Setup button and power up the Voxnet 219 Voxnet 219 is switched on IP not assigned or has been subsequently separated from the network Voxnet 219 active in the background one or more inputs from Ss an optional module are in sensitive mode and or are being streamed from other amplifiers o m Voxnet 219 is switched on IP is assigned 10 Operation Voxnet 219 Display Various operational data can be called up through the Setup button The Voxnet 219 is supplied with the current Voxnet server firmware over the bootloader The Voxnet 219 starts up after the firmware has been 100 updated This state is shown briefly in the display After start up the Voxnet 219 receives its IP address from the router via DHCP This can take a few seconds When the unit is delivered theRoom is displayed with the corresponding MAC address from the Voxnet 219 The room identifier is completed with a 0 After configuration through the Voxnet Configurator the display shows the assigned Room alias A level display gives information about the amplifier output volume status As with the room the
24. rds until it reaches the Voxnet 219 back wall of the tray The amplifier is now fixed in place horizontally at the front and vertically Now turn your attention to the rear of the tray Two knurled thumb screws are provided with each amplifier for fixing it into place lower picture Screw the amplifier into place with these until they are hand tight This completes the installation of the Voxnet 219 Voxnet 219 Environmental conditions in the rack In the case of a rack installation you must ensure that the inside temperature of the rack does not exceed 40 C 104 F If necessary the rack must be actively cooled using a fan The Voxnet amplifier itself is fitted with an active fan control and controls its own inner temperature Cool air is sucked in at the front of the amplifier drawn through the unit and blown out of the slots at the back For this reason cool air must be able to get to the front of the amplifier to be drawn in even if the rack door is closed Multiple trays can be mounted underneath each other in the rack without having to leave any gaps between them Operation Use of switch on current limiter In the case of the installation of more than 4 Voxnet 219s per secured 16A circuit Revox recommends the use of a switch on current limiter This provides effective protection against a mains circuit breaker being tripped during switch on following a power outage or an overnight sh
25. storms Voltage peaks through the mains power supply caused by lightning strikes can damage the unit Safety There must be easy access to the power plug so that the unit can be unplugged at all times Lay the power cable such that it cannot be damaged The power cable should not have kinks or by laid over sharp edges It should not be walked on or be exposed to any chemicals The last point is valid for the whole unit A power cable with damaged insulation can lead to electric shocks and represents a fire hazard Never pull on the cable when plugging the unit in or out Always hold the plug Liquids flammable or other objects should not be inserted in the unit s openings as this can lead to faults fire or an electrical shock Do not expose the device to splash water or high levels of humidity Do not stand containers filled with liquid e g flower vases on the device It is only designed for operation in temperate non tropical climates Take note of and follow the safety advice on the following pages Safety Safety measures Read and take note of the following safety advice for your own safety and to avoid unnecessary damage to your equipment Please keep this safety advice in a safe place for future reference Avoid locating the unit in a position which is exposed to direct sunlight is directly next to a source of heat has poor ventilation has a dusty atmosphere is unstabl
26. that establishes and manages the communication between the network devices Current devices increasingly combine the function of the router with the function of an access point for wireless data communication These combi devices are often referred to as WLAN routers Normally the WLAN router in a network takes on the function ofthe gateway to the outside world Server Network device that makes data and services available for other devices in the network A UPnP AV server stores for example audio and video media data and makes this data available to other devices the streaming clients Often UPnP AV servers also offer functions for the cataloguing and easy identification of medial content according to criteria such as artist album name genre etc Streaming client Network device that draws data out of the network decodes it and converts it for example into analogue music signals which then can be played through amplifiers and speakers Streaming clients also contain functions for displaying media content and for navigating the Internet or servers Voxnet UPnP AV Universal Plug and Play Audio Video Network standard that makes media content e g on PCs or NAS discs accessible in networks A UPnP AV software must be installed on PCs NAS storage so that the clients can access the stored media data Overview of UPnP software Windows Twonky Media Server http www twonkyvision de Windows Media
27. unction can be defined through the Configurator or by using Voxnet text The OUT trigger can deliver an overall current of up to 80 mA assuming that the IR Link is not being used USB lt gt USB mini connection for uploading the Voxnet 219 bootloader as a fall back solution if the firmware should no longer work correctly 14 Operation VOXNET PERIPHERALS The Voxnet 219 is a network based amplifier that is assigned its functionality and its operating mode configuration through the Revox Voxnet Configurator This is described in a separate operating manual Voxnet Configurator The following hardware peripherals are needed for the Voxnet system DHCP router for the assignment of IP addresses and for access to the Internet for iRadio streams Synology NAS as specified by Revox Contains a Voxnet server software in the DSM package centre This includes all Voxnet services the rights management and the licence server The Synology NAS can be ordered from Revox in a pre configured state Including the Voxnet server software Managed layer 2 switch or higher with IGMP snooper functionality Revox has a list of recommended switches to select from Fixed cabling 1 Gbit LAN 100 Mbit to the clients Voxnet 219 is sufficient Separation of the Revox Voxnet system in a VLAN or in a physically separated network In order to ensure correct functioning no other clients e g Smart TVs 15 Voxn
28. utdown Stack of 8 Voxnet 219s Operation Installation with wall mounting bracket An optional wall mounting bracket is available Revox Article no 1 563 091 00 which can take one Voxnet amplifier In this case the Voxnet 219 connections are directed downwards The front panel with the display is directed upwards The 4 x 30 mm pan head screws supplied are used for mounting the bracket on the wall as shown in the assembly Instructions Then you can simply hang the bracket on the screws It is advisable to complete the cabling of the Voxnet 219 before mounting it on the wall mounted bracket as the connections are very close to the wall Voxnet 219 The amplifier can now be placed on the bracket It must be ensured that the Voxnet 219 lies flush against the bracket and that its two lugs are located in the recesses beneath the front of the Voxnet 219 lower picture Finally the two knurled thumb screws lower picture are screwed into the amplifiers locking threads and hand tightened The picture shows the positioning of the Voxnet 219 transparent on the wall mounted bracket dark in the background Voxnet 219 Operation Front ofthe Voxnet 219 Power Activity Ventilation Info Head Setup LED LED intake Display phone Button Power Voxnet Monitor Setup ee nn Info display Displays various operating data details Called through the Setup button Do not cover the opening required fo
29. world Safety VOXNET 219 ROOM AMPLIFIER Commissioning Please check the unit and accessories after unpacking to ensure that everything is there and that there are no signs of transit damage Read the User manual through carefully before starting to use the unit Keep the manual for later reference A unit that shows signs of mechanical damage or which has had liquid in it may not be connected to the mains supply Only use the mains cable supplied If a different cable has to be used it must comply with the values 10A 125V Any alternative power cable used must have corresponding certification UL CSA VDE The unit s power supply and connections values mains voltage frequency must be checked before connecting it to the mains Use of switch on current limiter In the case of the installation of more than 4 Voxnet 219s per secured 16A circuit Revox recommends the use of a switch on current limiter This provides effective protection against a mains circuit breaker being tripped during switch on following a power outage or an overnight shutdown Voxnet 219 Scope of delivery oxnet 219 Room Amplifier 1x Power cable 1x Network cable 1x 4 self adhesive rubber feet Safety Take note of the label on the back of the unit AN N co CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN In order to avoid the risk of an electric shock do not open the housing Maintenance and repairs should onl
30. y be carried out by qualified experts Fuse The Voxnet 219 does not have any fuses that can be replaced by the user The special fuse in the power supply unit may not be exchanged by the user In this case of a fault please contact your nearest Revox Service Point Voxnet 219 General safety instructions Please follow the instructions in the User manual supplied Do not position the unit close to strong heat sources or in direct sunlight Please take note of the following if the Multiroom amplifier is to be installed in a cabinet or closed shelves Allow at least 5 cm of free space around the device so that the air can circulate freely and so that there is no build up of heat Do not cover openings on the back or front walls of the unit It must be ensured that the correction functioning of the units ventilation Openings is not affected by being covered e g by curtains newspapers table cloths or similar This unit conforms to protection class 2 This means that with this unit the ground cable is not connected to the housing in order to effectively eliminate sound damaging ground loops With these Multiroom amplifiers however Revox uses the ground cable for the reduction of noise fields For this reason both the supplied cable and the connection panel are fitted with a ground cable Unplug the unit if you are going to be absent for a longer period of time Unplug the unit from the mains during
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