Lindemann musicbook 20, musicbook 25 User Manual
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Listen. Relax. Enjoy.
User manual
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Table of contentsWelcome
Congratulations on your purchase of this device and thank you for choosing
a LINDEMANN product. We hope you enjoy listening to music during long
evenings with your favorite recordings. With the musicbook series, you
have chosen one of the most technologically advanced and best-sounding
audio systems. We develop and manufacture our equipment in Germany
and have put all our passion and over 20 years of experience into this ex-
traordinary product that leaves no wishes unfullled in terms of sound
quality. Discover a new quality of music reproduction that easily lls large
rooms and puts singers within reach in your living room. Enjoy listening!
Your LINDEMANN team
This product complies with the directives 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), 2004/108/EC
(EMC Directive), and 2009/125/EC (ErP Directive).
©
2013 Lindemann audiotechnik GmbH
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Front view 5
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Rear view 6
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IR remote control 7
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Connection variants
I–III
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Network connection 11
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Network
congurations
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Digital and analog
inputs
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CD function 15
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Settings 16
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Navigation bar 19
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Source View 20
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Web Radio 21
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Music Server 22
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USB Input 23
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My Files 23
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Favorites 23
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Digital 1–4 24
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Analog 1–2 24
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CD 25
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App settings 26
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Technical
specications
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Important safety information
Read this user manual carefully.
Carefully observe all NOTES. The manual is designed to help you to properly use your new Lindemann product so that you can enjoy all its features. Keep this user manual for future reference.
• Before connecting the device, check to see if your power supply matches the
values specied on the type plate. The type plate is located on the bottom of the
device.
• When connecting the device, use the included power cord or another appropriate power cord. Operation without protective grounding is not permitted and is
dangerous.
• Connect the device with a proper power socket and route the cable so that it cannot be crushed or kinked. Make sure that the power cord remains undamaged
and constantly accessible.
• To prevent re or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
The device must not be operated outdoors. Protect the product from dripping or
splashing uids, and do not place any objects lled with water (such as vases) on
the product or in its vicinity. As with all electronic devices, liquids should never
be allowed to penetrate into product.
• Do not make any changes to the product or its accessories. Unauthorized changes may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, and proper function of the
device. The warranty is voided in such cases.
• Do not expose the device or the IR remote control to extreme heat, including di-
rect sunlight and re. Allow waste heat generated during operation to dissipate
freely. Never operate the device in closed cabinets or near heat sources such as
radiators or stoves.
• Set up the device so that the back of the device with the power switch is always
accessible. Do not use this device unattended. If you will not be operating the
device for an extended period of time, turn it o using the power switch on the
back or unplug the power cord. If you notice smoke or a burning smell during
operation, discontinue using the device immediately by turning o or unplugging
the power cable from the power socket.
• To clean the device, unplug the power cord and clean the surface with a dry cloth
or with a little glass cleaner. Make sure that the device is completely dry before
you reconnect it with the power cord. Never use solvents (such as acetone or
lacquer thinner) to clean the device.
• Have repair and maintenance work performed by qualied customer service
personnel only. Do not try to repair the device yourself. Do not remove or open
the device cover; otherwise, you could come into contact with dangerous voltages or be exposed to other hazards. Contact your Lindemann dealer or Linde-
mann audiotechnik directly to receive qualied customer service.
• Electronic equipment is not household waste but must be disposed of properly
in accordance with Directive 2002/96/EC on electrical and electronic waste. At
the end of its useful life, dispose of this device at a designated public collection
point.
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*musicbook 25 only
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musicbook⠸ 20/25
musicbook 20/25 network music player. The musicbook 20/25 is a
streamer (also called a UPnP audio renderer) with integrated
preamplier and CD player*.
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WLAN antenna
WLAN antenna for attaching to the back of the musicbook 20/25
(only required on the router with wireless operation).
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Infrared remote control
IR remote control with integrated lithium-ion battery, rechargeable.
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LAN cable
CAT 6 patch cable (5m) for connecting the musicbook 20/25 to the WLAN router.
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USB charging cable
USB charging cable (1m) for charging the IR remote control.
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Power cord
Power cord with two-pin grounded plug (2m) for connecting to the power socket.
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Front view
Headphone jack (6.35 mm): analog Class-A amplier perfect for enjoying music with headphones
(32–300 ohms). Volume can be controlled via app, IR remote control, and multifunction control wheel.
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Multifunction control wheel for operating the volume
(rotate left/right), muting (briey press once), stopping the CD*
(press and hold once), and ejecting the CD* (press and hold again),
along with input selection (press and simultaneously rotate left/
right). All other functions can be operated with the included
IR remote control and the app.
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OLED graphic display
(optically bonded)
with a viewing angle of
almost 180°.
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USB-A port (USB Host) for connecting storage media such as external hard drives or USB sticks. Play directly
from smartphones and tablets (Android only). Charging function for tablets and smartphones up to 2.1A
(depending on the device).
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Stand-by LED
Energy-saving Stand-by: illuminated in yellow.
Network Stand-by: pulsating in yellow.
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High-quality CD player (musicbook
25 only) for playing CDs. High reliability and very
low-jitter digital signal. CD-text capable. All CD functions can be controlled via app and IR remote.
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Stand-by button for switching the device on and o. Very low power consumption in operation due to
intelligent power supply. The app can be used to select the Stand-by function modes of Energy Saving
(0.2W consumption) and Network Stand-by (4W consumption).
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Rear view
Four digital inputs: optical and coaxial. Resolution up to 24bit and 192kHz.
Connection option for external digital sources, such as TV, tuner, Blu-ray, or
external CD drive. Intelligent signal processing with multi-stage, synchronous
re-sampling and D/A conversion with 32bit and 352.8/384kHz. Sonic
scrambling DAC of the last generation with minimum phase apodizing lter.
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Ethernet LAN connection for operating the
UPnP audio renderer on the router (access point).
Playback of music les up to 24bit and 192kHz in
LAN mode.
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WLAN antenna the wireless connection
between the musicbook
20/25 and the WLAN router.
Playing of music les up to 24bit and 96kHz
in WLAN operation.
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Two analog inputs for connecting a turntable preamplier or tuner, for example.
Fully balanced, analog preamplier circuit used in professional recording studios
for precise, balanced volume control for the highest resolution and trouble-free
operation even at low volumes. Non-magnetic, gold-plated RCA sockets for optimum signal transfer.
Two digital outputs: optical and coaxial. Preprocessed, extremely
low-jitter digital signal for connection of external digital components
such as D/A converters. Digital outputs are switched o in default;
they can be switched on in the Settings menu.
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Power switch for completely disconnecting
the musicbook 20/25 from the power
supply.
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IEC power connector
for connecting to the power supply.
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Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs, which can be used independently and
simultaneously. Load-stable power output levels for the operation of long cables, for example
to connect powered speakers or subwoofers. Fixed Line Out (can be turned on in the Settings
menu) for xed output voltage for integration into existing systems.
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IR remote control
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Stand-by button for switching the device on and o.
The Stand-by function (Energy Saving or Network Stand-by)
can be set in the Settings menu of the app.
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Settings button for opening the setup menu (Balance, Display
Brightness, Digiout, Fixed Line Out, Factory Default).
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Display button for switching between display of the track,
artist, or time.
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Info button for the status display of the most important settings.
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Volume buttons for decreasing (Vol -) and increasing (Vol +) the
volume.
SET buttons for selecting digital and analog sources. These
buttons are also the navigation buttons in the Settings menu.
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LED: Illuminated in yellow in transmission mode, illuminated in red
when the battery is charging (goes out when the full charge is reached),
ashing red if there is a charging error.
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OK button to conrm the selection in the Settings menu.
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Mute button for muting the sound.
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Repeat button for repeating an individual track (one) or the entire
album (all).
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Search buttons for the forward and backward search function.
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Numeric buttons for direct selection of a CD track.
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Skip buttons for skipping to the next/previous track.
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Play/Pause button for playing and pausing the CD.
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USB mini jack for charging the lithium-ion battery.
The charging state can be called up with the Info button.
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Stop/Eject button for stopping the CD by
pressing the button once and for ejecting the CD by
pressing the button again.
NOTE: The network functions can be operated via
the app.
CD function block:
musicbook
25 only
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Connection variant I
musicbook⠸ 20/25 with powered loudspeakers
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Connection variant I:
The easiest way to enjoy music with the musicbook 20/25 is to connect powered
loudspeakers. You only need a signal cable long enough to establish the connection
between the outputs of the musicbook 20/25 and the inputs of the powered
loudspeakers. The musicbook 20/25 can easily handle long cables and delivers up to
5V of output voltage at 600 ohms in balanced operation. Thanks to the built-in
preamplier, multiple connection options for analog and digital sources, and the
ability to play CDs* or listen to music from a network server or web radio, the musicbook 20/25 becomes the center of your hi- system.
Connection of the powered
speakers via the balanced
outputs
Connection of the powered
speakers via the unbalanced
outputs
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Connection variant II
musicbook⠸ 20/25 with power amplier
musicbook
⠸ 50 + passive loudspeakers
musicbook 50
musicbook
20/25
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Connection variant II:
To operate a passive loudspeaker on musicbook 20/25, you will need a suitable power
amplier. With the musicbook 50, we oer a balanced Class-D power amplier, which
meets the highest requirements for sound. In conjunction with high-quality two-way
loudspeakers or small to medium standing speakers, this amplier delivers the nest
in sound with ultra-low power consumption. An intelligent signal detector automatically
turns on the amplier when a music signal is received and o again when no music is
being played. But the musicbook 20/25 can also be perfectly combined with existing
power ampliers. Since both outputs can be operated simultaneously, a power amplier
and a subwoofer can be connected to the device, for example.
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Connection variant III
musicbook⠸ 20/25 in combination with an existing hi- system
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Connection variant III:
If you already have a complete hi- system with preamplier or integrated amplier,
you can connect the musicbook 20/25 to an analog input of the amplier. To do this,
the volume control of the preamplier can be bypassed in the musicbook 20/25 (menu
item uFixed Line Outputt in the Settings menu of the IR remote control) so that it will
only work in headphones mode. Thanks to the multiple connection options for analog
and digital sources and the ability to play CDs* or listen to music from a network server
or web radio, the musicbook 20/25 becomes the central source of your hi- system.
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