AVM OVATION A 6.2 User manual

Operating Instructions
OVATION A 6.2

Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this AVM product. You now own a versatile, excellent sounding hifi
component. Before enjoying music, please read this manual carefully. After that you will know
how to use your new A 6.2 in the optimal way.
Please note that the range of functions of your AVM hifi component can be easily expanded by
means of a software update at any time. Hence, the present operating instructions will require
continued updates going forward. You you can always download the most current version from
our website at www.avm.audio.
Sincerely yours,
The AVM Team
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
[e-mail]

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Table of contents
1!Getting started.................................................................................................................... 5!
1.1!What's in the box? ........................................................................................................ 5!
1.2!Packaging instructions.................................................................................................. 5!
1.3!Control and operating elements.................................................................................... 5!
1.4!First operation ............................................................................................................... 6!
1.5!Connection to mains ..................................................................................................... 7!
1.6!Connecting signal sources............................................................................................ 7!
1.7!Connecting loudspeakers ............................................................................................. 7!
1.8!Connecting trigger outputs / inputs .............................................................................. 7!
1.9!Connecting headphones ............................................................................................... 7!
2!Basic operation .................................................................................................................. 8!
2.1!Gerät ein- / ausschalten ................................................................................................ 8!
2.2!Selecting the signal source ........................................................................................... 8!
2.3!Volume setting............................................................................................................... 8!
2.4!Setting of input sensitivity ............................................................................................. 8!
3!Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................. 9!
3.1!Menu functions.............................................................................................................. 9!
3.2!Personal Setup............................................................................................................ 10!
3.3!Reset (Werkseinstellungen) ......................................................................................... 11!
4!RC 3 remote control......................................................................................................... 12!
5!Appendix ........................................................................................................................... 12!
5.1!Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 12!
5.2!Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 13!
5.3!Conditions of warranty (EC only)................................................................................. 13!
6!Technical Data.................................................................................................................. 14!
6.1!Amplifier ...................................................................................................................... 14!
6.2!Preamplifier ................................................................................................................. 14!
6.3!Other ........................................................................................................................... 14!

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1Getting started
1.1 What's in the box?
•OVATION A 6.2 integrated amplifier
•Power cable
•RC 3 remote control
1.2 Packaging instructions
The OVATION A 6.2 comes in a rugged and sturdy 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 flight case is correctly positioned.
1.3 Control and operating elements
The numbers in the drawings below mark the control elements. They refer to the numbers in
the text, where the operation of the unit is described.
1.3.1 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

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1.3.2 Rear panel
8 Connector for external IR sensor
9 Configuration port
10 Link
11 Phase LED
12 Trigger outputs
13 Speaker terminals right
14 Analog inputs left (XLR)
15 Analog inputs right (XLR)
16 Analog inputs left (RCA/Cinch)
17 Analog inputs right (RCA/Cinch)
18 Analog output left (XLR)
19 Analog output right (XLR)
20 Analog output left (Cinch)
21 Analog output right (Cinch)
22 Mains connector
23 Mains switch
24 Speaker terminals left
1.3.3 Connection XLR in/output, infrared input und trigger output
XLR input XLR output Infrared input (socket 8) Trigger out (sockets 12)
1.4 First operation
1.4.1 Installation and cooling
The unit can become hot depending on demanded output power or environmental
temperature. Therefore it is important, that the cooling air can flow unhindered into the air
inlet in the bottom and flow out through the holes in the rear panel. Direct exposure to
sunlight is not recommended because this will heat up the unit.
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3,5mm stereo
+5V supplyIR-SignalGND
infrared input

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1.5 Connection to mains
Connect the unit to the mains outlet (22) by using the power cord which is (in some countries)
delivered together with the unit. Make sure that mains voltage is according to the value
printed on the rear panel of the amp (near mains connector).
CAUTION: Keep the unit switched off until all audio connections are made.
1.6 Connecting signal sources
You can connect up to seven analog line sources to your OVATION A 6.2. Connect the
outputs of your sigbal sources to the inputs of the A 6.2 on the rear side of the unit (14-17).
The upper row of the RCA/Cinch (16) or XLR (14) connectors is for left channels (white), the
lower row is for right channels (15, 17).
1.7 Connecting loudspeakers
The A 6.2 has two switcheable speaker outlets. Connect one pair of the speakers to the
speaker terminals right (13), the other one to the terminals left (24). Use only good speaker
cables with sufficient diameter. Make sure that the red terminals are connected to the red or
"+" terminals of the speakers and the black terminals to the black or "–" terminals of the
speakers.
The outputs can be activated or deactivated via the menu (see 3.1.7).
1.8 Connecting trigger outputs / inputs
1.8.1 Trigger outputs
Connect the trigger outputs (12) to the trigger inputs of the power amplifier or (if connected)
the subwoofer.Then these units will automatically switch on and off together with your A 6.2.
The pinning of the trigger outputs is described in section 1.3.3
1.8.2 Remote control of power amplifiers via audio cable
If you happen to use a model of the AVM PA oder SD series as a pre-amplifier, your A 6.2 can
be automatically switched on and off via a connected audio cable. There is no need for an
additional trigger cable.
1.9 Connecting headphones
Plug a 6.35 mm headphone connector to the headphone jack (7). The loudspeaker (13,24)
and preamp outputs (18-21) will mute automatically while a headphone is plugged in.

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2Basic operation
2.1 Gerät ein- / ausschalten
Using the power button (1) you can switch between on (operate) and stand by. When
switched on, the display (5) lights up and the LED (3) is off. In stand by mode the display is off
and the LED is on to indicate that the unit is still connected to mains.
CAUTION: When switched to 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 that you switch off
the amplifier off by using the mains switch (23) or pull the mains plug.
2.2 Selecting the signal source
Use the program selector (2) to select a signal source. The selected source is indicated in the
display (4).
2.3 Volume setting
Use the rotary encoder (6) to set the desired volume. Depending on rotating speed the
volume increases / decreases in 0.5 dB steps (slow) or 2 dB steps (fast). The actual setting is
shown in the display (5).
2.4 Setting of input sensitivity
The level of signal sources differs often by several dBs. You recognize a step in volume, when
switching between two different inputs. With the sensitivity setting menu you can avoid this.
The sensitivity of each input can be adjusted between – 9.5 dB and + 10.0 dB.
Select any input and chose a convenient volume level. Now press the multifunctional button
4c under the display for more than 2 seconds. The button is now marked EXIT LVL. Now you
can switch between the sources and adjust the levels by using the volume knob (6). Pressing
this multifunctional button (4c) under the display again will exit the level setting mode and
bring the unit back to normal operating mode.
NOTE: While the level setting mode is active the unit will not respond to any remote control
commands.

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3Advanced Settings
Your OVATION A 6.2 offers a wealth of custom specific settings in its advanced settings
menu. To enter the menu just tap on the button MENU (4c). The button now changes to
EXIT. A second tip on this button leads you to the normal operating mode. When the menu
system is active you can select the desired function using the buttons < ITEM > (4a, 4b). The
setting is done using the buttons < VALUE > (4d, 4e).
Depending on the actual source the advanced settings menu offers a range of selected
settings described in the following.
3.1 Menu functions
3.1.1 Tone Control
Set tone control activates or deactivates the integrated sound settings menu of the A 6.2
which enables you to individually adjust the bass or treble level of a certain sound source or
lets you choose from a range of available loudness curves.
Set tone control can be bypassed (BYPASS)or activated (ACTIVE). In case the set tone
control option is activated TONE ON is shown in the display (5), otherwise LINEAR. When
switched to ACTIVE the sound settings menu is ready to operate but will only be enabled if
one of the associated parameters such as set bass, set treble or set loudness is being
altered. In case all three parameters are in a neutral position (BASS = 0, TREBLE= 0,
COUNTOUR = OFF) the set tone control option remains ready for operation without
processing the signal. You can choose if you want to change bass and treble settings
simultaneously for all inputs (GLOBAL) or exclusively for the currently selected input
(INDIVIDUAL). If you wish to set individual settings, a prior parameterization of the respective
sound sources is required first (see 3.2). The loudness option depends on speakers and
properties of the listening room and is therefore always GLOBAL.
NOTE: In case tone control is set to BYPASS the menu will skip the set bass, set treble and
set loudness settings.
3.1.2 Set bass
Set the bass level between – 7 dB and + 7dB. If a global sound setting is chosen (see 3.1.1),
GLOBAL is shown in the display – otherwise INDIVIDUAL.
3.1.3 Set treble
Set the treble level between – 7 dB and + 7dB. If a global sound setting is chosen (see 3.1.1),
GLOBAL is shown in the display – otherwise INDIVIDUAL.

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3.1.4 Set loudness
If you listen to music at low levels, you often recognize that bass and treble reproduction are
weak. This is because the human ear is not sensitive to bass and treble at low sound levels.
To compensate this you can use the parametric loudness function of the OVATION A 6.2.
This function will increase bass and treble levels when you decrease the volume. When the
volume is increased the frequency response will be more and more flat and remain linear at
high volume levels. In order to obtain best results we recommend you proceed in the
following way: Set the amplifier to a moderate volume level. Using the buttons < VALUE >
(4d, 4e)) choose a loudness curve ("OFF", 1-9) which provides the best sound impression and
exit the menu with button 6 (EXIT).
NOTE: The loudness function selects automatically the correct loudness curve depending on
the actual volume setting. That is why a different 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 for optimal stereo image.
3.1.6 Set input attenuation
In case you have connected a signal source with a rather high output level (such as a hifi
component made in the US which are generally known for high outpout levels) you need to
activate the input attenuation option (ATT ACTIVE) of your OVATION A 6.2. This way, an
activated attenuation circuit reduces the incoming audio signal level by 6 dB thus preventing
the input stage from overdrive and distortion.
3.1.7 Set speakers out
Set speakers out seables you to activate or deactivate one or both of the available
loudspeaker outputs (13, 24).
3.2 Personal Setup
The personal setup offers you a range of settings to individualize the device according to your
personal needs. To enter the personal setup menu, please switch off your device on the rear
of the unit at the mains switch (23). Keep the most right key under the display pressed (4c)
while you switch on the unit again (23). As soon as the display shows the personal setup
menu you can release the multifunctional button (4c). When the personal setup is active you
can select the desired function using the buttons
< ITEM >. The button SELECT activates the function. The setting is done using the buttons
< VALUE >. BACK leads you back to other settings. EXIT exits the personal setup and
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3.2.1 set display brightness
Sets display brightness 25% to 100%.
NOTE: The setting 100% can lead to "burn iin" 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 not in use.
3.2.2 bass & treble control
Choose if you want to change bass and treble settings globally for all inputs (GLOBAL) or
solely for the actual input (INDIVIDUAL) (see 3.1.2 and 3.1.3).
3.2.3 skip unused inputs
Deactivate unused inputs (SKIPPED). The unit will then skip these inputs when the source
selector (2) is rotated.
3.2.4 define input names
You can individually set the names (max. 8 characters) of the different sources shown in the
display (5). Proceed as follows:
Press SELECT. With < ITEM > you can now select an individual input in order to alter its
name. The display now shows on the left side the old name, on the right side the new name.
The character to change is marked by an underscore. The keys < POS > (4d, 4e) select the
position of the character to change. The marked character can be set using the volume knob
(2). When you are ready, simply press BACK (4c) and the new input names are stored.
3.2.5 gain fix / variable
If a surround system is connected to the OVATION A 6.2, specific settings such as channel
balance, tone settings and bass management are controlled by a separate decoder. These
settings may not be altered by other components in order to maintain the balance of all
channels. For this application, the A 6.2 offers the gain fix function (by both passing through
the signal with a fixed gain setting and bypassing all sound control settings (see 3.1.1).
3.3 Reset (Werkseinstellungen)
The Reset menu cancels certain or all settings and makes the unit return to default settings.
To enter the Reset menu, please switch off your device on the rear of the unit at the mains
switch (23). Keep the middle key under the display pressed (4c) while you switch on the unit

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again (23). As soon as the display shows the reset menu you can release the multifunctional
button (4c). Select if you want to clear the input names (NAMES) or reset the unit completely
(ALL). CANCEL will bring the unit back to normal operating mode without resetting any item.
4RC 3 remote control
The RC 3 remote control comes as a standard with the OVATION A 6.2. All main functions
can be controlled by the RC 3 : ON and OFF, volume control (<VOLUME>), source
(<INPUT>).
The RC 3 works up to distances of 7 meters. For best function point with the RC 3 to the front
panel of your hifi system. If your hifi systems won't react or reacts only over short distances,
the batteries of the RC 3 must be changed.
RC 3 Bottom view
Changing batteries
Unscrew the 6 marked screws (CAUTION: Do not unscrew the 2 unmarked screws in the
middle). Take the bottom plate with the mounted pcb out. Remove the worn batteries and
replace them with two new batteries (type CR2032, 3V Lithium cells). Make sure that polarity
is correct (the "+" sign must be on top). Insert the bottom plate and screw it tight.
5Appendix
5.1 Cleaning
Use a soft cloth and normal glass cleansing fluid.
CAUTION
Make sure that no fluid comes into the unit. Do not use scouring cleaners. They may damage
the surface.

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5.2 Troubleshooting
Some putative defects are often caused by mistakes in operation. Sometimes other units
connected to the amplifier can cause problems. We therefore kindly ask you to read the
following tips before consulting your dealer or us.
1. No playback
a) Mute function is active, press button MUTE on your remote control or increase the
volume using the rotary encoder (6).
b) Inadvertent switching to stand by. Press power button (1). If the LED indicator and display
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. Amplifier switches off during normal operation
This can happen if the temperature inside the unit becomes too high. In this case the
amplifier switches off and the display shows 'overheat'. Switch the unit off and let it cool
down for five minutes.
3. A certain output cannot be selected
If an input is deactivated via the personal setup menu (see ) it cannot be selected by using the
volume rotary encoder (6) or the RC 3 remote control.
5.3 Conditions of warranty (EC only)
If despite expectations a defect occurs that cannot be repaired by yourself or your dealer, we
undertake the repair of your unit free of charge for up to three years from date of purchase.
The warranty covers the costs of material and working time, transport costs are to be borne
by the owner.
Provisions for this warranty are:
•The unit must have been purchased from an authorised dealer. Equipment from other
sources will not be repaired, not even at charge.
•The warranty registration card, together with a copy of the bill of sale, must be received
by us within four weeks of the date of purchase.
•The defect must not have been caused by improper handling or misuse.
•Return the unit to us only in its original packing. If this is not possible we are entitled to
refuse acceptance. We will not assume responsibility for transport damage under any
circumstances.
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•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. We cannot accept any charges for costs arising from
improper or incomplete export documentation.
If you have purchased your unit from a dealer outside Germany please refer to him or the
relevant importing firm to process the warranty.
6Technical Data
6.1 Amplifier
Sensitivity (25W/4 Ohm) 41 mV (12,5 –125 mV adjustable)
Input impedance (Line Cinch/XLR) 10/3,4 kΩ
Frequency response > 100 kHz
THD < 0,025%
Damping factor >200
Output power 2 x 325 W (4 Ω) / 2 x 190 W (8 Ω)
6.2 Preamplifier
Frequency response > 100 kHz
THD < 0,001%
Unweighted voltage < 100 dB
Crosstalk attenuation > 120 dB
Input overload capability < 7,5 V
6.3 Other
Supply voltage 230V/50Hz, 115/60Hz
Power consumption max. 1500 W
Power consumption (idle) ca. 75 W
Stand by < 0,5 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 x 130 x 390 mm
Weight 19 kg
Changes reserved without notice.
23.03.2016