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OVATION A 6.3 / 8.3

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B asic operat ion

remote  control  is  deactivated  for  safety  reasons  (e.g.  acci-
dentally turning up the volume to maximum etc.).

2.5 Input sensitivity (Level Setting)

The  level  of  different  signal  sources  often  varies  by  several
dBs  resulting  in  unpleasant  increases/decreases   in  volume
when  switching  between  inputs.  This  may  be  avoided  by
adjusting the input sensitivity of respecting sources.

Use  the  source  selector  (2)  to  choose  an  analog  or  digital
input  or 

BLUETOOTH 

and  set  the  volume  (6)  to  a  convenient

level. If you now notice an unpleasant increase or decrease in
volume  after  switching  to  another  local  input  by  turning  the
source  selector  (2),  press  the  menu  button 

MENU

  under  the

display  for  more  than  two  seconds.  Now  you  can  switch  bet-
ween  different  sources  with  the  source  selector  (2)  and
adjust  the  levels  of  your  analog  and  digital  sources  including

BLUETOOTH

 by turning the volume knob (6). The sensitivity of

each  input  can  be  adjusted  between  -9.5  dB  and  +  10.0  dB.
Pressing  the  menu  button 

EXIT  LVL

  under  the  display  will

save your settings and bring the unit back to normal operating
mode.

2.5.1 Level adjustment of digital inputs

To  adjust  the  input  sensitivity  of  a  digital  input,  a  digital  sig-
nal must  be  connected to  the respective  input. If you select a
digital  input  that  has  no  valid  signal, 

NO  DIG  SIGNAL

  or 

NO

USB  PLUGGED

  is  shown  on  the  display (5)  and the 

MENU

  but-

ton  under  the  display  leading  to  the  sensitivity  setting  menu
(see section above) is deactivated.

Summary of Contents for OVATION A 6.3

Page 1: ...OVATION A 6 3 8 3 Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...th confirm that the unit to which this manual belongs fulfills the EC rules necessary to obtain the sign the necessary measurements were taken with positive results AVM Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH Dai...

Page 3: ...control input 7 2 Basic operation 2 1 First operation self test 9 2 2 Switching on stand by 9 2 3 Selecting a signal source 10 2 4 Volume 10 2 5 Input sensitivity Level Setting 11 2 6 Digital inputs...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents...

Page 5: ...n a rugged and sturdy OVATION flight case Please note that the bottom of the flight case is not symmetrical If you need to put the unit into the flight case again please ensure that the unit and the f...

Page 6: ...Getting star ted 2 OVATION A 6 3 8 3 Fig 1 Front 1 Power button on off 2 Source selector 3 Control LED 4 Menu keys a b c d e 5 Display 6 Volume control 7 Headphone output Fig 2 Real panel...

Page 7: ...ooth antenna connector 14 Mains switch 15 Mains connector 16 Analog inputs RCA CINCH XLR 17 Trigger outputs 18 LINE OUT Recording Output RCA CINCH 19 PRE OUT Preamp Output RCA CINCH 20 PRE OUT Preamp...

Page 8: ...ation and cooling The unit can become hot depending on demanded output power or environmental temperature Therefore it is import ant that the cooling air can flow unhindered into the air inlet in the...

Page 9: ...ine sources to your A 6 3 8 3 Connect the outputs of your signal sources to the respective inputs of the A 6 3 8 3 on the rear side of the unit 10 16 ANALOG SOURCES 16 The upper row of the analog RCA...

Page 10: ...E NOTE If you are using banana plugs tighten the outer parts of the jacks before inserting them clockwise to avoid disturbing rattling noises during operation If you use bare cable ends or cable lugs...

Page 11: ...PRE CINCH without any sound interference 1 9 Connecting headphones Plug a 6 35 mm headphone connector to the headphone jack 7 The loudspeaker 8 21 and preamp outputs 19 20 will mute automatically whi...

Page 12: ...Getting star ted 8 OVATION A 6 3 8 3...

Page 13: ...and by mode if no AUTO ON function is enabled This pro cess may take a few seconds to complete 2 2 Switching on stand by Using the power button 1 you can switch between on ope rate and stand by When s...

Page 14: ...can be selected with the source selec tor 2 on the front panel You can choose from five analog and five digital inputs as well as a Bluetooth input The cur rent source is shown on the display 5 2 4 V...

Page 15: ...ource selector 2 press the menu button MENU under the display for more than two seconds Now you can switch bet ween different sources with the source selector 2 and adjust the levels of your analog an...

Page 16: ...s for the selected source The currently set filter setting SMOOTH STEEP and sample rate are displayed at the top left of the display 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 384 kHz NAT stands for native and mea...

Page 17: ...ASE NOTE Please note you need to select the HI RES mode in order to play back DSD64 or DSD128 files 2 7 USB B input If a digital signal from a computer PC or Mac is connected to the USB B digital inpu...

Page 18: ...N AIR is shown in the lower left part of the display 5 This indicates that the A 6 3 8 3 is ready to be paired with a Bluetooth device such as a tablet or smartphone etc For details on pairing your Bl...

Page 19: ...ired device provided it is within range 2 8 4 Pairing of other devices Your A 6 3 8 3 can only be paired with one device at a time To switch to another device an existing connection must first be disc...

Page 20: ...Basic operation 16 OVATION A 6 3 8 3...

Page 21: ...e normal operating state In the Advanced Settings menu the individual menu items may be selected with the ITEM keys The selected point is always shown in the display Use the VALUE keys to change the v...

Page 22: ...BYPASS or activated ACTIVE In case the set tone control option is activated TONE ON is shown on the display 5 otherwise LINEAR When switched to ACTIVE the sound settings menu is ready to operate but...

Page 23: ...reble setting see section above is indicated on the display with GLOBAL otherwise INDIVIDUAL 3 1 4 Set loudness If you listen to music at low levels you often recognize that bass and treble reproducti...

Page 24: ...ent curve than the previously selecteded may be shown in the loudness menu as soon as you alter the volume This is not a malfunction 3 1 5 Set balance Set the balance between right and left channel fo...

Page 25: ...hich are known for producing exceptionally high output levels which cannot be compensated by a simple adjustment of the input sensitivity see Input sensitivity Level Setting on page 11 In this case a...

Page 26: ...The setting 100 can lead to burn in effects on the display if the unit is operated in this setting for a very long time In order to avoid such burn in effects please switch the unit to stand by if no...

Page 27: ...ACK and the new input names are stored 3 4 5 Gain fix variable If a surround system is connected to the device specific set tings such as channel balance tone settings and bass management are controll...

Page 28: ...y switch off the amplifier to standby mode if no signal is fed into any input after a period of 20 minutes 3 5 Reset factory default settings The RESET menu cancels certain or all hardware settings an...

Page 29: ...nd OFF volume control VOLUME source selection INPUT If the range of the RC 3 decreases significantly please replace the batteries Remove all screws marked with arrows on the bottom side of the RC 3 re...

Page 30: ...Advanced Settings 26 OVATION A 6 3 8 3...

Page 31: ...ite expectations a defect occurs that cannot be repai red by yourself or your dealer we undertake the repair of your unit free of charge for up to three years from date of pur chase The warranty cover...

Page 32: ...the defect is to be included with the returned unit 6 In cases of doubt we reserve the right to request a copy of the bill of sale PLEASE NOTE We also reserve the right to levy a handling charge for...

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