MEISTERSTÜCK (Gen. 2) Operating Instructions

2.3 Front of device

Description of the front panel components:

• A: Source buttons (DAB Radio, FM Radio, Internet Radio, Podcast, Bluetooth, AUX, Digital, Streaming Music, CD).
• B: Display (4" TFT colour display).
• C: Navigation buttons (OK button, Back button, Main menu button).
• D: Rotary control.

2.4 Rear of device

Description of the rear panel connectors:

• A: Main ON/OFF switch.
• B: Socket for power cable.
• C, D: Sockets for Wi-Fi antennas.
• E: Socket for telescopic antenna.
• F: Optical input.
• G: Coaxial input.
• H: WPS button.
• I: LAN socket RJ45.
• J: USB-C connection (charging and playback).
• K: USB-A connection (charging and playback).
• L: Television HDMI ARC / eARC connection.
• M: AUX 1 input (RCA).
• N: LINE OUT output (RCA).
• O: AUX 2 input (3.5 mm jack).

2.5 Underside of device

Description of the underside components:

• A: Feet.
• B: Subwoofer.
• C: Bass reflex port.

2.6 Remote control

Description of the remote control buttons:

• A: Infrared sensor.
• B: Standby button.
• C: Mute button.
• D: Top / Up button.
• E: OK / Play / Pause button.
• F: Left / Previous title / Station button.
• G: Right / Next title / Station button.
• H: Bottom / Down button.
• I: Main menu button.
• J: Back button.
• K: 6 favorites buttons.
• L: Volume up button.
• M: Volume down button.
• N: MENU button.
• On the back: Battery compartment with lock opening.

2.7 Display icons

Meaning of various display icons:

• ?: Wi-Fi connection established (with signal strength).
• ? [disconnected]: Wi-Fi connection interrupted.
• ? [config mode]: Wi-Fi connection interrupted and in configuration mode ("SoftAP").
• ?: LAN network connected.
• ? [disconnected]: LAN network disconnected.
• ? [scanning]: Bluetooth is in detection mode.
• ? [connected]: A Bluetooth device is connected.
• ? ? [connected]: A Bluetooth headset is connected.
• ⭐: The radio station is in the favorites list.
• ?: The radio signal is being received (with display of the signal strength).
• ?: The playback mode "Repeat all" is active.
• ?: The playback mode "Repeat one" is active.
• ?️?: The playback mode "Repeat folder" is active.
• ?: Shuffle is active.
• ? ▶️: CD playback is active.
• ⏳: The sleep timer is active.
• ⏰: The alarm is active.
• ⏰ ⏳: The snooze function is active.
• ?: The headphones are plugged in.
• ?: The sound output is muted.
• ⏳ ▶️: The streaming playback is loading.
• ?️ ▶️: The streaming playback is buffering.
• ▶️: Playback started.
• ⏸️: Playback paused.
• ⏹️: Playback stopped.

2.8 Technical data

Dimensions: Approx. 570 x 262 x 168 mm (W x D x H)

Weight: Approx. 10.0 kg

Ambient temperature: 0 C to +40 C

Display: 4" TFT colour display (800 x 480 px)

FM: Frequency range 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz

DAB/DAB+: Band III, 174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz

Internet radio: Over 50,000 stations worldwide

Favourites: Total of 99 memory locations for FM Radio / DAB Radio / Internet Radio / Podcasts / Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / Qobuz / My Music / Spotify (max. 20).

Supported CD formats:

• CD-DA (12 cm), CD-R, CD-RW
• MP3 (max. 48 kHz, 320 kbps, 16 bit)
• WMA (DRM not supported, max. 48 kHz, 320 kbps, 16 bit)

USB: Type C, Type A - charging power 5 V DC, max. 2.1 amps. File formats for playback: FAT, FAT 32, NTFS, EXT 2/3/4.

Sensitivity: AUX-IN 1 (RCA socket) 2000 mV / 1000 mV / 500 mV; AUX-IN 2 (3.5 mm) 300 mV.

Digital inputs:

• Optical In (TOSLINK): Linear PCM, STEREO, sampling rate 44.1 kHz - 192 kHz, colour depth 24 bit.
• Coaxial In (S / PDIF): Linear PCM, STEREO, sampling rate 44.1 kHz - 192 kHz, colour depth 24 bit.

HDMI: eARC (television): PCM, STEREO, sampling rate max. 192 KHz, colour depth 16 bit, 24 bit.

Headphone impedance: 16 - 32 Ohm.

LINE OUT (RCA): 2 Vrms.

Supported services: Bluetooth, AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, UPnP compatible.

Supported network: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2 x 2 MIMO, 2.412 GHz - 2.472 GHz / 5.18 GHz - 5.70 GHz; 16.5 dBm (2.4 GHz), 19.4 dBm (5 GHz). Ethernet, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.

Encryption: WEP, WPA2 (PSK), WPA3, WPS.

Bluetooth: Version 5.0, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP 1.3.1, 2.402 GHz - 2.480 GHz, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, range approx. 10 m.

Output power: BT 12.9 dBm, BLE 10.0 dBm.

Supported audio formats: WAV, FLAC & AIFF (max. 24 bit / 192 kHz); ALAC (max. 24 bit / 192 kHz); AAC (max. 48 kHz, 320 kbps, 16 bit); MP3 (max. 48 kHz, 320 kbps, 16 bit); AAC (LC / HE-AAC / (v2) max. 48 kHz, 320 kbps, 16 bit); OGG Vobis and WMA (max. 48 kHz, 320 kbps, 16 bit); M4A (max. 48 kHz, 320 kbps, 16 bit).

Supported playlist formats: ASX (Microsoft), M3U, PLS / WPL.

Remote control batteries: 2 x LR03 (AAA), 1.5 V.

Supply voltage: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz.

Standby power consumption: < 0.5 W.

Network standby power consumption: < 2.0 W.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

4.1 Control on the device

Operate the device using the navigation keys and the rotary control.

• Menu display: Press the OK button to confirm selection.
• Playback display: Briefly press OK for track/station info; press and hold to enlarge display; press again to return to previous display.
• Back button: Go back to the previous menu or enter the source submenu.
• Main menu button: Access the main menu.
• Rotary control: Select menu items or adjust volume.

4.2 Control via the remote control

Use the remote control for operation.

• Directional buttons (Up/Down): Select menu items.
• Directional buttons (Left/Right): Navigate menus or change stations/titles.
• OK button: Confirm selection.
• Mute button: Mute/unmute sound.
• Back button: Go back to the previous menu or enter the source submenu.
• Main menu button: Access the main menu.
• Volume buttons (+/-): Adjust volume.

4.3 Functions

• Switch on/off: Starts playback with the last selected source or switches to standby. The device automatically switches to standby after a set timeout if not operated.
• Play/Pause: Continue or pause playback.
• Previous/Next: Change to the previous or next title, station, or frequency. Press and hold for rewind/fast forward or station scan.
• CD Eject: Eject the sound carrier from the CD drive.
• Headphones: Inserting the headphone jack activates playback on headphones and deactivates speakers.
• Favorites: Access saved sources via the ⭐ button.

4.4 Main menu

Access setting options and playback sources.

4.4.1 Menu: Select the desired playback source (See chapter "4.5 Sources").

4.4.2 Sound settings: Adjust sound preferences:

• 3D Sound: Enhance spatial effect.
• Dynamic Bass: Extend lower frequency range.
• Bass: Adjust from -12 dB to +12 dB.
• Treble: Adjust from -12 dB to +12 dB.
• Room correction EQ: Enable/disable room correction (See chapter "3.8 Sound optimisation").

4.4.3 Sleep timer: Set automatic switch-off function (5-minute steps up to 120 minutes). Indicated by ⏳ icon. Can be ended by switching off the device.

4.4.4 Alarm: Set up alarm function:

• Alarm list: Manage stored wake-up times (confirm, change, delete).
• Add alarm: Set Active (Off, Daily, Once, Weekdays, Weekends, specific day), Time, Sound (alarm tone or favorite source), Volume.
• Snooze function: Temporarily silence alarm (10-60 min duration). Indicated by ⏰ ⏳ icon.

4.4.5 Recently played: Calls up a list of the most recently played sources.

4.4.6 Recall from favorites: Call up previously saved sources (See chapter "4.6 Favorites").

4.4.7 Settings: Select general device settings (network, language, time, factory reset) (See chapter "4.7 Settings").

4.5 Sources

Selection of the desired playback source via dedicated buttons, main menu, or remote control.

4.5.1 DAB Radio: Play digital radio stations via antenna.

• Submenu: Station list, Rescan, Manual tuning, Prune invalid stations, DRC (Dynamic Range Compression).

4.5.2 FM Radio: Play analogue radio stations via antenna.

• Submenu: Station list, Save station, Scan setting (Strong stations only / All stations), Temporary service (stereo/mono), Scan.

4.5.3 Internet radio: Play radio stations via Internet streaming.

• Submenu: Favorites, History, Recommendations, Local stations, Popular stations, Trending, High quality, New stations, Filter (by place, language, genre), Scan.

4.5.4 Podcast: Play podcast programs via Internet streaming.

• Submenu: Favorites, History, Popular podcasts, Trending, Filter (by place, language, genre), Scan.

4.5.5 Bluetooth: Playback from/to paired audio sources/devices (approx. 10m range).

• Connecting: Ensure Bluetooth device is in discovery mode. Press Bluetooth button or select from menu. Start scanning, select device, confirm pairing.
• Submenu: Scan for Bluetooth devices, Paired audio sources, Paired audio devices, New devices.
• Disconnecting: Press and hold Bluetooth button.
• Unpairing: Call up Bluetooth submenu, select device, select "Unpair".

4.5.6 AUX: Playback from external devices via AUX 1 (RCA) or AUX 2 (3.5mm jack).

• AUX In 1: Adjust input sensitivity (Low, Medium, High).
• AUX In 2: Fixed input sensitivity (300 mV).

4.5.7 Digital: Playback from external devices via Optical, Coaxial, or HDMI inputs.

• Optical/Coaxial: Audio latency compensation.
• HDMI: Ensure "eARC" or "ARC" output is selected on TV. HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Controls) can be turned on/off. Audio latency compensation.

4.5.8 My Music: Playback from USB inputs, media servers on the same network, or Internet streaming services.

• ATTENTION! Risk of material damage due to improper handling. Never connect the device to the USB port of a computer or to storage media connected to the power supply.
• Submenu: Shared Music (searches network for audio files), USB-A, USB-C (access content by file structure), Play queue (add songs), Playlists (create new, select existing), Shuffle, Repeat.

4.5.9 CD: Playback from sound carriers in Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD formats.

• Playback starts automatically when a sound carrier is inserted.
• Submenu: Display carrier information, Shuffle (on/off), Repeat (all, one, folder, off), Resume playback (on/off).

4.5.10 Music services: Connect music services like Amazon Music, Deezer, Napster, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect.

• Further information available from respective streaming provider documentation.

4.5.11 Streaming: Data transfer and content playback via streaming applications.

• Chromecast built-in: Connect if smartphone/tablet is on the same wireless network. Setup via Google Home app.
• AirPlay: Connect if iOS device is on the same network.
• Spotify Connect: Use phone/tablet/computer as remote control for Spotify.
• TIDAL Connect: Control directly via the TIDAL app.

4.5.12 Smart Home: Playback from/to devices connected via building automation systems.

• Supported operations: Turn on/off, select source, call up functions (play/pause, next/previous), adjust volume, play playlists, recall favorites.
• Connection: Contact a sonoro Smart Home specialist dealer or sonoro customer service.
• Compatible systems: Busch-free@home, KNX, Gira X1, Control4.

4.6 Favorites

Store and recall up to 99 favorite radio stations, streaming titles, or podcast broadcasts.

4.6.1 Device: To save, the desired source must be playing. Press and hold the ⭐ button until the favorites list is displayed, select a storage space, and confirm. To recall, briefly press the ⭐ button, select the favorite from the list, and confirm.

4.6.2 Remote control: The first 6 storage spaces can be called up via direct buttons on the remote control. To save, press and hold one of the six buttons while the desired source is playing.

4.6.3 Internet: Additional storage space for Internet sources (internet radio, podcasts, music services) in a separate folder named after the source.

4.7 Settings

4.7.1 Network wizard: Establish network connection (wireless or LAN).

• Configure connection (wireless): Scan network, WPS button, WPS Pin code, Manual (DHCP enabled/disabled).
• Configure wired: DHCP disabled (manual settings), Automatic DHCP.
• Network type: Automatic, Wireless (WLAN), Wired.
• Reset network settings: Delete or reconfigure network connection.

4.7.2 Network info: Displays network status, type, connection, SSID, encryption, IP addresses, gateway, DNS.

4.7.3 Language: Select the display language.

4.7.4 Date and time: Set time format (12/24 hours). Country and region. Date and time are retrieved automatically from the Internet or DAB/FM.

4.7.5 Device info: Displays device name, ID, serial number, software information (sonoroSDK, Spotify, MCU, DSP, Bluetooth, CD servo, DAB/FM, HDMI). Device name can be edited.

4.7.6 Manual software update: Check for update or update via USB.

4.7.7 Reset device: Resets the device to factory defaults. All saved settings are deleted and must be reconfigured.

4.7.8 Streaming audio quality: Adjustable for Amazon Music, Napster, Qobuz, TIDAL Connect (Low, Normal, High, Premium).

4.7.9 Chromecast built-in: Enable/disable "Cast is enabled" or "Activate Cast". Send usage/crash reports. Access Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

4.7.10 AirPlay password: Request or clear a one-time password from the iOS device.

4.7.11 Display settings:

• Brightness setting: Automatic or manual.
• High ambience / Low ambience.
• Return to play-screen time: Turn off, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute.
• Screen timeout in standby: Display always on, 15 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes.
• List gradience: On/Off (highlights current menu selection).

4.7.12 Power management:

• Standby timeout: Set time until automatic switch-off when idle (Off, 10, 15, 20, 30 minutes).
• Inactive standby: Set time until automatic switch-off when playing but not operated (Off, 2, 4, 8, 12 hours).
• Deep sleep mode: Active/Inactive. Alarm function is inactive in deep sleep mode. Device cannot be recognized on the network.

4.7.13 Privacy policy: Access via QR code and "Accept" prompt.