Quad Vena II Play User Manual

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Vena II Play

Wireless Streaming Integrated Amplifier

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel.

This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from

tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING: Only use attachments/accessories specified or provided by the manufacturer (such as the exclusive battery etc.).

WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler/is used as disconnection device; the disconnection device shall remain readily operable.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualiﬁed to do so.

Do not install this equipment in a confined or built-in space such as a bookcase or similar unit, and keep well ventilated in open space. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and ensure that objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. (Supplied with the remote control.) This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Ground protection terminal.This product should be connected to a power outlet with ground protection.

Denmark: Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord, som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord.

Finland: Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

Norway: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

This product will generate certain heat during use. Please pay attention to the hot surface.

WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal.

WARNING: Use of the apparatus in tropical climates.

QUAD

Vena II Play

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT………………………………………………………………………….………… 4 USB DRIVERS (AND FIRMWARE UPDATES) …………………………………………………………………… 4 PLACEMENT ……………………………………………………………………………………….……………....... 4 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ………………………………………………………………………………… 5

OUTPUT CONNECTIONS .………….............………………………………………………………………… 8


INPUT CONNECTIONS		.………….............………………………………………………………………… 10
REMOTE HANDSET	………...........................…………………………………………………………........ 11
DTS PLAY-FI® WIRELESS STREAMING TECHNOLOGY ………...........................……………………… 14
DOWNLOAD THE APP		…………………………………………………………………......…………......…… 15
WI-FI CONNECTION USING THE APP ………………………………………………………………......…… 16
WI-FI CONNECTION SETUP USING A WINDOWS PC OR MAC …………………………..………….. 18
APP OPERATION	…………………………………………………………………......…………........………… 20
SPECIFICATIONS	…………………………………………………………………......…………......……….… 26

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The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trademarks of CSR plc. or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your investment in the QUAD Vena II Play. We are sure that the Vena II Play will continue to delight you for years to come.

The QUAD Vena II Play is designed to be the perfect match for all of your music sources and provides the necessary amplification to realise the highest quality of your music, regardless of the source.

You can link the Vena II Play to both analogue and digital sources, thanks to its diversity of inputs. A built-in phono pre-amp offers turntable connectivity. An innovative aptX codec provides CD quality audio over Bluetooth® connection. You can also make use of wireless audio streaming and muti-room systems with the built-in DTS Play-Fi technology.

With DTS Play-Fi® Technology, music can be streamed over your wireless network in high resolution format and can be easily expanded to an ultimate multi-room system, if required. You can stream from any source on your wireless network, including smart-phones, tablets or PCs as well as a NAS Drive.

Please read this manual carefully to discover all the ways you can connect your equipment to the QUAD Vena II Play and learn how to get the best performance from all of your music sources.

UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

The carton contains:

The QUAD Vena II Play

One IEC mains cable with a plug suitable for your area

Three antenna cables

One remote controller

One QUAD Vena II Play user manual

Consult the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment if any item is not present. Carefully unpack the unit and accessories. Take care not to damage the surface finish when undoing the protective polythene sleeve. Retain the packing materials for future use. Retain the user manual and information concerning the date and place of purchase of your equipment for future reference. If you transfer the unit to a third party please pass on this instruction manual along with the equipment.

USB DRIVERS (AND FIRMWARE UPDATES)

To download Windows Drivers, please see the separate manual. Any firmware updates will also be available from www.quad-hifi.co.uk

PLACEMENT

The unit must be mounted on a solid, level and stable surface. Before you connect the QUAD Vena II Play to AC mains power, ensure your AC mains voltage corresponds to the rating on the rear panel of the product. If in doubt, consult your dealer. If you move to an area which has a different mains voltage, seek advice from a QUAD appointed dealer or a competent service technician.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Input Selection

Volume Level

Indicators

Indicator

Remote

Headphone

NET

USB

OPT

COAX

AUX1

AUX2

PHONO

Volume

Standby

Receiver

Output

Button

Knob

Button

Indicator

BT Antenna		Wi-Fi Antenna		Wi-Fi Antenna

Mains Switch

Ethernet

Port

Ground	Phono	Analogue	Pre-amplifier	Loudspeaker	Digital	USB B	USB A	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi	Fuse	Mains
Terminal	Input	Line Inputs	Output	Outputs	Inputs	Input	Firmware	Setup	States		Supply
							Upgrading	Button	Indicator		Socket
							Port

INSTALLATION

Before making any connections to your high fidelity equipment make sure that all units in the system are switched off and unplugged at the mains.

Mains Connections

The Mains On/Off switch is on the rear panel. Before connecting your QUAD equipment to the AC mains supply check and make sure the voltage marked on the back matches your supply voltage.

Analog Signal Output Connections

Preamplifier Output

Vena II Play has one pair of unbalanced RCA outputs which can make Vena II Play operate as a preamplifier.

Connect an RCA cable between the unbalanced pre output of Vena II Play and the unbalanced input of a power amplifier or associated equipment. Interconnectors should be of low-noise construction and fully screened to minimize hum and noise transmission.

Loudspeaker Outputs

Vena II Play has two sets of loudspeaker outputs. They are independent for right and left stereo amplifier outputs.

Connect the Positive (+) RED terminals of the amplifier to the Positive (+) RED terminals of the loudspeakers. Connect the Negative (-) BLACK terminals similarly. When connecting loudspeakers tighten the terminals securely by hand. Make sure there are no loose strands of wires which could cause short circuits.

Headphone Output

Vena II Play has a stereo 6.3mm(1/4”) jack on the front panel for connecting headphones Connecting headphones mutes the audio signal to the loudspeakers. Vena II Play headphone output can be set up to 4.5V, users can select suitable output levels to suit their headphones.

WARNING: Listening to music at high volume levels and for extended durations can damage one’s hearing. In order to reduce the risk of damage to hearing, one should lower the volume to a safe, comfortable level, and reduce the amount of time listening at high levels. Headsets should comply with EN 50332-2 requirements (for GS certification).

NET Button

Activates DTS Play-Fi mode for wireless audio streaming and APP control.

Volume Knob

You can rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase the volume, rotate it counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Press it once to mute the volume then press twice to un-mute the volume.

Volume Indicator

The volume level indicators have two states: brightly lit and off. To switch between the states, press and hold the volume knob for 4 seconds. In the ‘off’ state, the indicators will light for 5 seconds once the unit is activated, then go off. ‘Off’ is the default state.

Standby Button

Press the Standby button briefly to enter/exit the Standby mode.

Hold and press for 4 seconds to enter auto-standby set-up mode. Please refer to page 12 to enable this function

USB A Firmware Upgrading Port

This port must only be used to upgrade the internal firmware of Vena II Play. It cannot be used to connect a computer or USB disc to play music.

Ethernet Port

QUAD Vena II supports wired connection to your network music source. Connect the Ethernet Port to the LAN Port of a wireless router using a suitable cable. We recommend you use the wired network to play high resolution files without interruption or instability.

Set-up Button

Use the setup button to help set up your WiFi connection. Press and hold it for 4 seconds to enter the WPS network set-up mode. Press and hold for up to 8 seconds to enter the standard network set-up mode. Press the button again to cancel the WPS network set-up mode.

OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

Artera Play

Loudspeaker	Loudspeaker
Right	Left
QUAD Vena II Play
Artera Stereo

Analog Signal Input Connections

Vena II Play has two sets of unbalanced RCA inputs for connection to sources which provide line level outputs. Both sets are identical.

Connect an RCA cable between the unbalanced input of Vena II Play and the unbalanced output of a source unit like a CD player or DAC. Interconnections should of low-noise construction and fully screened to minimize hum and noise transmission.

PHONO Signal Input Connections

Vena II Play has a PHONO signal input, the PHONO input should only be connected to turntables fitted with MM or high output MC cartridges.

Digital Signal Input Connections

Vena II Play has a variety of digital inputs, which can be connected to most popular digital sources, like the digital output of a CD or DVD player, DAC, PC.

Coaxial Input

Vena II Play has a coaxial SPDIF input. Connect an RCA digital interconnection between the digital coaxial output of the source unit to the COAX input of Vena II Play.

Optical Input

Vena II Play has an optical SPDIF input. Connect an optical (TOSlink) interconnection between the digital optical output of the source unit to the OPT input on Vena II Play.

Bluetooth Input

Vena II Play has a built-in Bluetooth signal processor module which can play audio files transmitted from the source unit via Bluetooth wireless transmission. Please refer to page 13 to enable this function.

USB Input

Vena II Play has one B-type USB input which lets you connect a Mac or PC to play audio files stored on a computer.

B-type USB

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