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3. Menu system
3.1 Operating the menu system
The settings for customizing your OVATION SA8.2 are
done via the menu system. The menu system works while
the unit is on as well as in stand by mode.
To access the menu just press the knob (3c) in the middle
under the display (2). The display shows now the SET
OPERATING MODE menu. The actual setting has a
frame around. The setting can be changed by pressing
the <VALUE> knobs (3d, 3e). Changing to other menus is
done by pressing the <ITEM> knobs (3a, 3b). Just press
the EXIT knob (3c) to leave the menu and store the
settings. If no knob is pressed for longer than 10 seconds
the unit will exit the menu automatically.
3.2 SET OPERATING MODE
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permanent:
When switched on using the mains switch (1) the unit will operate permanently until it
is switched off.
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remote:
In this mode the unit is controlled via inaudible digital signals sent over the AF cable. It
will switch to operate and to stand by synchronously with the preamplifier. Also the dimming of the
display will be performed according to the setting on the preamp. This mode makes sense, if you
use a AMP pre mk2 as preamplifier.
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trigger:
Switching to operate and to stand by is controlled via the trigger input (9).
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auto:
The OVATION SA8.2 switches on automatically as soon as the pre amplifier delivers
musical signals and to stand by when the pre amplifier has not delivered a signal for more than 5
to 10 minutes.
3.3 SET DISPLAY MODE
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bar & value:
While operating a bar informs you about the actual output level. The peak output
power is displayed numerically. If demanded output power exceeds the maximum the display will
show "CLIP" to indicate this. In this case we recommend to reduce the volume in order not to
damage the tweeters.
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value:
The peak output power is displayed numerically. If demanded output power exceeds the
maximum the display will show "CLIP" to indicate this. In this case we recommend to reduce the
volume in order not to damage the tweeters.
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dis off:
The display is dark and shows only "MENU".
3.4 SET BRIGHTNESS
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Selects the display brightness (100%, 60%, 30%).
REMARK: The display brightness can also be remote controlled, see 3.2 SET OPERATING
MODE / remote.
3.5 SET LOAD IMPEDANCE
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To obtain correct values in the power display it is necessary to select the speaker impedance (2,
4, 8 Ohms) according to your speakers. This setting is only for calibrating the power display and
has no influence on the amplifier itself.
