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Summary of Contents for OVATION MP 6.3

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Page 3: ...15 nm 25 C Output power max 0 7 mW max Declaration of conformity for EC only We herewith 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 Daimlerstraße 8 D 76316 Malsch Germany www avm audio info avm audio ...

Page 4: ...l Please note Since the range of functions of your OVATION MP 6 3 8 3 may be expanded by future software updates it is in the nature of things that these instructions must also be supplemented The latest version of this manual is therefore always available for free download from our website at www avm audio If you have any questions that we have not been able to answer with these instructions plea...

Page 5: ... for iOS and Android 9 1 10 Network installation LAN WiFi 9 1 11 Software Firmware Updates 18 1 12 External infrared control 19 2 Basic operation 20 2 1 First operation self test 20 2 2 Switching on stand by 20 2 3 Display 20 2 4 CD Player 21 2 5 Source selection 24 2 6 Volume setting 24 2 7 Samplerate and filter setting 24 2 8 USB B digital input 25 3 Advanced Settings 26 3 1 Personal Setup 26 3 ...

Page 6: ...our personal needs We also ship all of our network capable devices with the latest version of the appropriate streaming software which may need to be updated during initial installation see Section 1 11 for details on updating your streaming software 1 2 Control and operating elements The numbers in the drawings below mark the control elements They refer to the numbers in the text where the operat...

Page 7: ...of heat If the unit is placed in a cabinet please ensure sufficient air circulation If you place other components above or below the device please ensure a minimum distance of 1 cm We also recommend a location that is protected from direct sunlight so that you can easily read the indications on the display of the device 9 Avoid placing the device in the direct vicinity of a heater or in areas with...

Page 8: ...by pull the mains plug and plug it into the socket turned by 180 The mains phase indicator has been deliberately designed in this way as the control electronics of the phase LED 38 produce slight interference when the LED is lit This is not the case with correct mains polarity and a dark LED 1 6 Connection to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier Connect the analogue outputs 16 19 to the high lev...

Page 9: ... instantaneously be shown on the display of your RC 9 remote control and can be edited by using the alphanumeric input keys of the RC 9 remote control After confirming the name of the paired device with the Enter key you can also choose one of four available Hotkeys Details on how to use the Hotkey function of your RC 9 remote control can be found in a separate manual on our website at www avm aud...

Page 10: ...VM devices with integrated AVM X STREAM Engine are hot pluggable This means that setting up a wired network connection does not require the AVM device to be restarted or turned off and on again Instead a network cable LAN cable can be connected while the device is running and a network connection is established immediately ü Plug a LAN cable from your local router or network switch into the LAN po...

Page 11: ...ch for available devices again Please also note the RC X App is only compatible with AVM models with integrated AVM X STREAM Engine You can find a current model overview at www avm audio rc x app ü To check on the network status start the RC X App and select the AVM device ü Call up the menu item Network info in Settings In the Wireless section you can check on the WLAN configuration that has been...

Page 12: ...p the PROG button 4 can be released In the personal setup menu individual menu items can be selected with the option keys ITEM 2 3 and activated accordingly with the PLAY button 12 ü Now select the menu item set WLAN via WPS with the option keys ITEM 2 3 ü Activate the WPS function by pressing the PLAY button 12 The display shows WPS in progress ü Now activate the WPS function on your WiFi router ...

Page 13: ...el 35 and wait a short moment until you switch it on again using the mains switch ü As soon as your AVM device has completed the startup process and is in the general operating state open the WLAN menu in the Settings of your iPhone or iPad Make sure the WLAN function is enabled and your iPhone or iPad is connected to the desired WLAN ...

Page 14: ...ecessary change the device name for your AVM device under Speaker Name Optionally set a password Then start the connection process via Next The WLAN access data including the password is now automatically transferred from your iPhone or iPad to your AVM device As soon as the configuration is finished you will receive a corresponding feedback which you confirm with Done Your AVM device is now integ...

Page 15: ... and is in general operating mode go to the Wireless Networks menu in the Settings of your Android smartphone or tablet and navigate to the WLAN menu item Make sure that the WLAN function is turned on and select the open WLAN network which consists of the name softap and an attached sequence of numbers and digits In the example below softap_501E2D00C440 ü If necessary ignore the note that the sele...

Page 16: ...ct WLAN connection ü Use Scan to search for available wireless networks and select the wireless network you want to use as soon as it appears in the search results In the example below the WLAN network is named FRITZ Box A WLAN network name is also called SSID ü Enter the password for the WLAN network and complete the setup via Connect ...

Page 17: ...up via optional RC 9 remote control Before you can set up a wireless WLAN connection via the RC 9 both components must first be connected to each other This one time procedure is called Pairing and is described in section 1 8 1 A detailed description of the entire functionality of the RC 9 remote control can be found in a separate operating manual at www avm audio ...

Page 18: ... details of the WLAN configuration 1 11 Software Firmware Updates For maximum ease of use and to get the most out of your device it is necessary to keep both the firmware of the integrated AVM X STREAM Engine and the RC X App up to date The latest version of the RC X App can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store To check on the installed AVM X STREAM Engine firmware versi...

Page 19: ...starts to install the update Do not switch off the device and wait until the update process is completely installed The update process will be shown on the display of the device if necessary ü Once the update process is complete the device will reboot and be ready for use again ü Select the menu item Settings in the main menu by pressing the upper or lower navigation key several times In the Versi...

Page 20: ... stand by the unit is still connected to the mains In case of a thunderstorm or if you leave the house for a longer time we recommend you switch the amplifier off by using the mains switch 35 or pull the mains plug 34 2 3 Display When the unit is on the display 9 shows information about the current settings and state of your Media Player Apart from informations about the operating status CD Player...

Page 21: ...ndard NOTE Some manufacturers produce CDs that do not comply with the Red Book standard for copy protection reasons We and many other equipment manufacturers cannot guarantee that such CDs will play properly If you have purchased such a CD you can return it to your dealer even if you have already opened the package However you can only do so if the CD case does not clearly show a notice on the CD ...

Page 22: ...AY PAUSE STOP is shown in the upper part of the display 9 Furthermore the display shows the actual playing time the actual title number and the total number of titles 2 4 4 SKIP SEARCH With the SKIP keys 13 14 you can select a title or search for a certain position within the current title during playback When a CD is inserted and the player is stopped Short tapping switches to the next or previou...

Page 23: ...e programming menu Since no titles have been programmed yet PGM QTY 0 right and TRCK 01 15 left appear in the upper line of the display Select title 7 using the Option keys 2 3 The display shows TRCK 7 15 Now add the selected track to the playlist by pressing PLAY 12 Select title 3 using the Option keys 2 3 The display shows TRCK 3 15 Now add the selected track to the playlist by pressing PLAY 12 ...

Page 24: ...of 0 100 dB in large letters in the right area and can be adjusted in steps of 0 5 dB or 2 dB by pressing and holding the option keys 2 3 ATTENTION Please note that even if the VARIABLE option is activated a short press of the two option buttons 2 3 causes a change of the input source To change the playback volume however a longer press of the two selection buttons of approx 1 second is required N...

Page 25: ...an choose between two different modes LOW RES or HIGH RES by pressing the PROG button 4 LOW RES can be used to play back a digital input signal with a sample rate of up to 96kHz without the need for an additional audio driver on your Windows PC or Mac HIGH RES can be used to play back a digital input signal with a sample rate of up to 384kHz 24 Bit PCM without the need to install an audio driver o...

Page 26: ... rapid volume jumps caused e g by accidental misuse of the volume control in the RC X App for iOS and Android The default setting is 70 and is intended as a protection mechanism to protect other components in your system e g speakers and last but not least your ears from drastic volume jumps which can be triggered e g by accidentally operating the volume control of the RC X App for iOS and Android...

Page 27: ...6 Set autoplay If the AUTOPLAY function is activated the unit will automatically start playback after inserting a CD without the need to press the PLAY button first In addition the unit automatically switches from an active digital input to CD mode In the factory setting this function is activated on If the AUTOPLAY function is deactivated however an inserted CD is only read in the background with...

Page 28: ...ased Press the PLAY button 12 to reset all settings The PAUSE key 11 only resets the input names see section 0 After pressing one of the two keys the device performs the corresponding reset and then restarts to the general operating mode By pressing the STOP key EXIT you may leave the menu without making any changes Alternatively a complete reset to the factory settings may also be performed using...

Page 29: ...re consulting your dealer or us 1 No playback a Inadvertent switching to standby Press power button 1 b If the control LED 7 and display 9 do not light up a fuse can be blown due to overvoltage e g in case of a thunderstorm etc Please contact your dealer 2 RC 9 remote control doesn t work a Charge the included lithium ion battery of the optionally available RC 9 remote control b Point with the rem...

Page 30: ...the defect is to be included with the returned unit In cases of doubt we reserve the right to request a copy of the bill of sale We also reserve the right to levy a handling charge for items returned without good or valid reason or if the unit proves to be not defective NOTE If you are returning the unit from a country other than Germany you should ensure that correct export documents are obtained...

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