Aligned Resonance Transport Compact Disc Player User's Manual 1
Contents 1 Preface....................................................................... 5 1.1 Included........................................................................................6 1.2 Transport .....................................................................................6 2 Overview front panel ................................................ 7 3 Overview back panel ................................................ 8 4 Installation and power supply ...........................
8.1 Key assignment ART G2 ..........................................................31 8.2 Screen page 1 .............................................................................33 8.3 Screen page 2 .............................................................................34 8.4 Screen page 3 .............................................................................35 9 Overview control .....................................................36 10 Playing discs ............................
1 Preface The Audionet Team congratulates you on your purchase of this unit. The predecessor model ART V2 is considered to be one of the best-sounding CD players ever made, boasting unique acoustic and design characteristics that convinced music-lovers around the world. An impressive list of test victories, distinctions, and awards testifies to the long and triumphant reign of the ART V2. Presenting the next CD player generation, Audionet is aware of the obligations such a history imposes.
1.1 Included Included you will find the following items: · the Compact Disc player Audionet ART G2 · the remote control for ART G2 · the user's manual (that you are currently reading) · one low resonance stabilizer made of black POM · one standard mains cord. 1.2 Transport Important · Please transport the ART G2 only in the included package. · Never leave CD or the stabilizer inside the ART G2 during transport. The sensitive mechanics of the drive could suffer damage.
power key stop / set key Display IR remote control receiver back / pause key 7 (also Skip) play key 2 Overview front panel
1 2 8 Audionet Link input Audionet Link output 1 Audionet Link output 2 Analog output Right (Cinch) Analog output Right (balanced) Analog output Left (balanced) Analog output Left (Cinch) Input for external power supply Audionet EPS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 1 3 5 6 9 10 11 15 Digital output 1 (Cinch) Digital output Audionet DataLink 8 16 Digital output 4 (optical) 15 Audio input USB/SPDIF 14 Marking mains phase 13 Mains input 12 Digital output 3 (AES/EBU) 11 Digital output 2 (Cinch)
4 Installation and power supply Important · During connecting or removing the ART G2 to/from a pre amplifier both units and the corresponding power amplifiers have to be switched off to prevent damage of the ART G2 or any of the other connected units. · Please make sure that all cables are in absolute best conditions! Broken shields or short-cut cables could damage the ART G2 and/or any other connected unit. 4.
Important · The electrical specifications of your home country must meet the electrical specifications printed onto the back panel. · The ART 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') 14 . · Never pull the mains plug while the ART G2 is switched on! Always power down the unit to stand-by mode first, before you pull the mains chord from the mains input 13 on the back panel of the unit.
5. Use key power at the front panel or key STBY of the remote control or keys Power On or Power Toggle *) of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785 to switch on the ART G2. The ART G2 is now ready to use and gets its power from the external power supply EPS. 6. To switch off the ART G2 into stand-by mode, use the key power on the front panel or key STBY of the remote control or keys Power Off or Power Toggle *) of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785.
5 Outputs and inputs Important · During connecting or removing the ART G2 to/from a pre amplifier both units and the corresponding power amplifiers have to be switched off to prevent damage of the ART G2 or any of the other connected units. · Please make sure that all cables are in absolute best conditions! Broken shields or short-cut cables could damage the ART G2 and/or any other connected units. 5.
5.2 Outputs 'Digital Audio' 16 9 9 10 15 11 12 Digital output DATA LINK The digital audio output DATA LINK is only for connecting the ART G2 to an Audionet pre amplifier with a DATA LINK input, e.g. Audionet MAP 1. The digital output signal depends on the setting of option Set Digital Output Mode (refer to sections 'Digital output format' on page 14 and 'Set Digital Output Mode' on page 55).
by the operating system of your computer, e.g. Windows XP*1. Use a standard audio player (e.g. Windows Media Player*1) to playback your music through the ART G2. Via an optional adapter cable the USB input can be used as SPDIF input for connecting CD players, DAT recorders etc. (refer to section 'USB/SPDIF digital audio input' on page 16). 5.
5.3.1 LowBit mode Use the LowBit mode to connect the ART G2 with a component (digital receiver) that has no Audionet HighBit-Interface. Referring to the table below all digital outputs OUT 1 10 to OUT 4 15 transmit a stereo PCM signal at a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and with a resolution of 16 bit. 5.3.2 HighBit mode Use the HighBit mode only if you want to transmit digital audio data from the ART G2 to an Audionet pre amplifier compatible to the Audionet HighBit-Interface, e.g. the Audionet MAP V2.
input DATA LINK of the MAP 1. The connection using the Audionet DATA LINK interface supports both LowBit and HighBit mode. Select the digital output format of the DATA LINK interface with option Set Digital Output Mode.
· If necessary, Windows may prompt you to insert its installation CD/DVD. Pease have the disc ready. · For further information about automatic hardware recognition, searching for and installing hardware drivers, please refer to the documentation of your operating system. · USB Audio is an integral part of Microsoft Windows, so no further software installation is necessary.
Note · Microsoft Windows converts every input format automatically into a stereo PCM signal with 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling frequency and 16 bits resolution. Which audio formats are played back depends on the capabilities of your Microsoft Windows system and/or your sound application only! · All volume and balance settings of Microsoft Windows or your sound application will be still active.
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5.4.3 Using the SPDIF input Alternatively, you can use the USB/SPDIF Digital audio input 16 as SPDIF digital audio input using a special adaptor cable available from Audionet. Therefore, you can use the sophisticated digital-to-analog converter of the ART G2 for other digital sources like CD transports, DAT recorder, too. 1. Connect the USB/SPDIF Audio input 16 to the SPDIF output of the source device using an adaptor cable. 2.
5.5 Audionet Link 1 2 3 1 Control input IN Audionet Link control input 2 Control output OUT 1 Audionet Link control output 1 3 Control output OUT 2 Audionet Link control output 2 (time-delayed in reference to control output OUT 1) For your convenience, the ART G2 can be controlled remotely by one of Audionet's multi-channel pre amplifiers MAP or MAP 1, as well as one of Audionet's stereo pre amplifiers PRE, PRE G2, PRE 1 or PRE 1 G2 using the 'Audionet Link' interface.
Important · In case the option Set AutoOff is set to shut off in 30 min, the ART G2 shuts down to stand-by mode automatically, if the disc is stopped or no disc inserted and no key of the front panel or remote control is used for at least 30 minutes. This function works independently from a pre amplifier that is connected via 'Audionet Link', i.e. the ART G2 shuts down automatically even if the pre amplifier is still switched on (refer to section 'Set AutoOff' on page 56).
6 Usage 6.1 Switching on and off Please make sure that the ART G2 is connected to your (pre) amplifier and to the mains correctly (refer to sections 'Installation and ' on page 9 and 'Outputs and inputs' on page 12). As soon as the ART G2 is connected to the mains, the display lights up with the Audionet logo followed by a welcome text. After that the display stays dark. The unit is now in stand-by mode. Switch on the unit by pressing the power key at the front panel.
6.1.1 Mains phase detection The correct polarization of mains is 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 of mains input 13 marked 'PHASE' 14 on the back panel of the unit. The ART G2 recognizes the incorrect polarization of the mains plug automatically.
could cause an overload of your mains fuse. First, control output OUT 1 2 , then OUT 2 3 switched on. · Independently from the 'Audionet Link' interface, you can switch on/off manually your ART G2 at any time by using the power key on the front plate or the remote control.
Note · If you open the cover during playback the ART G2 takes a short moment to bring the disc to a complete stop. Please wait until the disc stops turning before you remove the disc. · The cover has to be closed completely in order to playback a disc. · Always use the included stabilizer to fix the disc on the spindle. Otherwise the disc and/or the unit might suffer damage.
7 Remote control With the remote control you can access most of the functions of the ART G2. In the following all keys of the remote control are explained. For detailed information on each function please refer to its description in the following sections. 13 1 2 3 12 4 11 10 5 6 7 9 8 ART G2 1 Digit keys 0...9 for direct access and programming of tracks (refer to sections 'Direct track access' on page 42, 'Time search' on page 43 and 'Compiling a playlist' on page 47).
4 Search key 7 and 8 set direction and speed of disc search (refer to section 'Searching' on page 39). 5 Skip keys 9 and : skips to beginning of current or start of next track (refer to section 'Basic playback control' on page 39). 6 Playback key PLAY starts playback of disc or playlist (refer to section 'Basic playback control' on page 39). 7 Stop key STOP stops playback (refer to sections 'Basic playback control' on page 39 and 'Delete a playlist' on page 52).
8 Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785 Every function of the ART G2 is accessible via the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785. Additionally, up to 14 other devices can be controlled by the Harmony 785. Press key Devices to enter Device Mode. The display now lists all devices included in the current configuration of the Harmony 785. Select ART G2 from the list to set the Harmony 785 to controlling the ART G2. Device Mode gives you access to all the possible commands to control your ART G2.
4 Depending on the operational mode, the display of the Harmony 785 shows a list of Activities or Devices, help or infrared commands and any available listings. If a list exceeds one screen page, use the arrow keys beneath the display to browse through the available pages. Press the button next to the text to select or activate the corresponding item or function (see also separate user's manual of the Harmony 785). Important · is only available for Activities.
8.1 Key assignment ART G2 Fri 12:45 ART G2 Dim Display Digital Input Goto Time Set Time ç 1 OF 3 è 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Time mode selection key Info select time display (see section 'Selection of time display' on page 41). This key has the same function as key Time on screen page 1 (see section 'Screen page 1' on page 41). 2 Setup key Menu to setup further options (see section 'Set AutoOff' on page 56 and 'Set AutoPlay' on page 57).
4 Playback key 4 starts playback of a disc or playlist (see section 'Basic playback control' on page 39). 5 Skip back key 9 skips back to start of current track. Press again to skip to start of previous tracks (see section 'Basic playback control' on page 39). Also is used for selecting options in the Global Setup menu (see section 'Setup menu Global Setup' on page 53). 6 Skip forward key : skips to beginning of next track (see section 'Basic playback control' on page 39).
8.2 Screen page 1 Fri 12:45 ART G2 1 Dim Display 2 Digital Output Goto Time 3 4 Set Time 5 ç 1 OF 3 è 6 8 7 1 Setup key Dim Display to adjust the brightness of the display (see section 'Set Display Brightness' on page 54). 2 Setup key Digital Output select output format for digital outputs (see section 'Set Digital Output Mode' on page 55). 3 Time search key Goto Time to enter time search mode (see section 'Time search' on page 43).
8.3 Screen page 2 Fri 12:45 ART G2 Repeat A-B Erase 2 3 Repeat Edit 4 5 Program Random 6 1 ç 2 OF 3 è 7 9 8 1 AB-Repeat key Repeat A-B set a section from A to time B and loop it (see section 'Repeat a section (A-B Repeat)' on page 45). 2 Erase key Erase to erase tracks form a playlist (see sections 'Compiling a playlist' on page 47, 'Edit a playlist' on page 50 and 'Delete a playlist' on page 52).
8.4 Screen page 3 Fri 12:45 ART G2 2 Power On 1 Power Off 3 Power Toggle ç 3 OF 3 è 4 6 5 1 If the ART G2 is in stand-by mode, press key Power On to switch the unit on. 2 Use Power Toggle to switch on/off the ART G2. This key has the same function as the power key on the front panel. If the ART G2 is in stand-by mode, Power Toggle switches on the unit. If the ART G2 is already switched on, Power Toggle switches off the unit to stand-by mode.
9 Overview control Front panel Remote control ART G2 Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785 Function Basic functions power STBY Power Toggle Power On Power Off switching on/off *) switching on *) switching off play PLAY 4 start playback stop / set (short) STOP < stop playback back / pause (long) PAUSE ; pauses or resumes playback play : : skips to beginning of next track back / pause (short) 9 9 skips to beginning of current track.
10 Playing discs If the ART G2 is not switched on yet, press the power key on the front panel or the key STBY of the remote control or keys Power On or Power Toggle of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785, to switch on the unit. Open the cover on top of the unit by pushing it to the back. Put a disc onto the spindle with its printed side facing up. Fix disc with included stabilizer ('Puck'). Please make sure that the stabilizer gives the disc a centred and level position.
· Make absolutely sure that you playback DTS Music CDs via a DTS-compatible AV (pre) amplifier only. The AV (pre) amplifier has to be connected to the digital output OUT 4 15 of the ART G2. If you use a different digital output of the ART G2, the option Set Digital Output Mode must be set to LowBit Mode! · DTS Music CDs are usually marked: Note · The ART G2 can playback audio recorded on CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD-TEXT discs.
10.2 Basic playback control The table below comprises the basic playback functions into a simple overview. The advanced functions are explained in detail in the following sections. Key Function PLAY or Start playback. 4 PAUSE or ; STOP or < Pause and resume playback. Stop playback. 7 Search backwards. Press PLAY or 8 Search forward. Press PLAY or 9 Skips to beginning of current track. Press again to skip to start of previous track. : Skip to beginning of next track. 10.
Note · To start searching the disc has to be in playback or pause mode. · Search mode is suspended as soon as any other playback or menu function is selected. · While searching in one direction, the search speed is reduced one step, each time the search key for the opposite direction is selected until the normal playback speed is reached.
11 Advanced functions 11.1 Selection of time display During playback of a disc 4 different time display modes are available. Press key TIME of the remote control or Time or Info of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785 to cycle through all 4 time display modes. Track Time min sec Track ► 05 02 : 49 Track Time shows the time the current track is playing. Track ► Track Remain min sec 05 -03 : 08 Track Remain is the remaining playback time of the current track.
Track ► Total Time min sec 05 17 : 55 Total Time is the total playback time of the current disc. Note · During playback of a playlist the total playback time of the playlist Prog. Time is displayed instead of the total playback time Total Time of the current disc. 11.2 Direct track access For direct access of a track use the digit keys of the remote control or the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785. First enter the second digit of the track number then the first digit.
to let you know that the selected track is not available in the playlist. You have to delete the playlist first to re-gain access to tracks not within the playlist. · Correct a wrong track number entry by simply typing in the correct number. The current selected digit is always the 1st digit of the track number. The former 1st digit will now be shifted to be the 2nd digit. 11.3 Time search You can directly access any time on the disc.
11.4 Random playback Use this function to playback the tracks of a disc or playlist in a randomly order. To activate the random playback function press key SHUF of the remote control or the key Random of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785.
Note · If you compiled a playlist, not the whole disc but only the tracks of the playlist are repeated. · You may switch on/off the repeat function before and during playback. · In case you activated the disc repeat and the random play function, all tracks are played back in random order until every track was played once. Then the playback re-starts with a randomly chosen track. 11.
A-?? Track Time Track min sec ► 05 02 : 49 As soon as the playback reaches your desired time B press key A/B of the remote control or key Repeat A-B of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785 again to define time B. Playback will re-start now at time A and repeats the loop until time B.
11.8 Compiling a playlist Use this function to compile a playlist. Tracks will be played back in the order they were programmed into the playlist. Press key PROG of the remote control or key Program of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785 to enter the program mode for compiling a playlist. While in the program mode the display offers the following information: u Edit Program t Track 02 ž 19 of 19 Prog.
Now add all other tracks you like to the playlist as described above. The playback order corresponds to the programming order. Note · If you compiled a playlist and the program playback mode is active while the disc is stopped, the total program (playlist) playing time Prog. Time is indicated in the display instead of the total disc playing time Total Time. · Of course, you can program one track several times to different program steps.
To start playback press PLAY or 4 . The tracks will be played back in the programmed order: 1,2,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15. Note · Any existing playlist has to be deleted prior to using this function (refer to section 'Delete a playlist' on page 52). Important · This function is only available if you use the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785! 11.
playback first (press key STOP or < ). Then press key PROG or Program to switch back to playlist playback mode. Playback starts right after pressing key PLAY, 4 or play. 11.10 Edit a playlist Provided that you already entered a playlist, you can still edit the list to your likes. Press key Edit of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785.
Example: Your playlist consists of the following tracks in the order: Program step 1 2 3 4 Track no. 07 12 18 03 You would like to insert track no. 9 between tracks no. 12 and no. 18 (respectively program steps 2 and 3). Repeat pressing Edit until line 2 of the display reads: Track 12 ž 02 of 04 Now press : repeatedly until line 4 of the display reads: Add Track: 09 Insert track no. 9 into the playlist by pressing key Program . The playback order is now: Program step 1 2 3 4 5 Track no.
11.11 Delete a playlist In order to delete a playlist from the memory press key stop / set on the front panel or STOP of the remote control or < of the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785 while playback is stopped. The following dialog will be displayed: u Delete Program? t Yes -> Press STOP No -> Press any other key Press key stop / set or STOP or < again to delete the playlist. If you decide not to erase the playlist press any other key or simply wait approx.
12 Setup menu Global Setup If you hold key stop / set on the front panel for longer than 2 seconds, you enter the Global Setup menu of the ART G2. Press and hold key stop / set for longer than 2 seconds again to advance to the next menu item. After the last option you leave the menu. To adjust an option use keys back / pause and play.
necting from the mains your ART G2 will still remember your settings. In the following the options of the Global Setup menu are explained in detail. 12.1 Set Display Brightness To adjust the brightness of the display of the ART G2 press key stop / set long once. Use keys back / pause and play to adjust the brightness.
12.2 Set Digital Output Mode To adjust the output format of the digital outputs of the ART G2 press key stop / set long twice. Use keys back / pause and play to select the output format. LowBit Mode Use the LowBit mode if the ART G2 is connected to a unit that does not support the Audionet HighBit Interface. HighBit Mode Use the HighBit mode only if you connect the ART G2 to a unit that supports the Audionet HighBit Interface, like Audionet MAP V2.0 or Audionet MAP 1. All digital outputs are disabled.
Tip · If you own the Audionet System Remote Control Harmony 785 press key Digital Output on screen page 3 to branch directly to option Set Digital Output Mode. Use keys 9 and : to select the digital output format. 12.3 Set AutoOff To adjust the automatic shut-off feature of the ART G2 press key stop / set long for 3 times. Use keys back / pause and play to select the preferred function. never auto shut off The automatic shut-off feature is deactivated.
12.4 Set AutoPlay To adjust the automatic playback feature of the ART G2 press key stop / set long for 4 times. Use keys back / pause and play to select the preferred function. never The ART G2 never starts playback automatically. power on only Playback starts automatically only if the unit is connected to mains while a disc is inserted and the cover closed. Use this function if you like to control the ART G2 by a timer.
13 Security advice Important · Avoid packaging material, especially plastic bags, coming into children's hands! · Store and operate the unit in a dry room at a reasonable room temperature only! · Avoid moisture, any liquids, dirt or small objects getting into the unit! · Set up the unit in a sufficiently ventilated environment! · Do not cover the unit! · Do not open the unit.
14 Technical data Function Compact Disc Player Laser system Semiconductor laser, 780 nm wave length Converter 192 kHz / 24 Bit, Dual Mono DAC, Multibit-Delta-Sigma method Sample rate 44.1 kHz Audio bandwidth 0 – 22000 Hz (-3 dB), 0 – 90000 Hz (-3 dB) analog THD+N typ.
Front: brushed aluminium, black anodised, white print or aluminium 'nature', anodised, black print Display: red or blue Finish Top: MDF, Nextel coated Cover: aluminium, black anodised Chassis: granite, steel, black Features Options - Remote control (included) - D/A converter with USB/SPDIF digital input - Top loader, absorbing MDF, aluminium and granite casing - massive disc drawer cover made of 10 mm aluminium, Teflon-bedded - decoupling of the transport unit by Audionet Aligned Resonance tech
