AVM OVATION CD 6.2 User manual

Operating instructions
OVATION CD 6.2

Caution
This unit contains a class 1 laser diode. Do not open. Invisible laser radiation can damage
your eyes.
Laserdiode Typ: Ga-Al-As
Wavelength: 755 - 815 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
[e-mail]

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 CD 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

Table of contents
1!Getting started...................................................................................................................... 6!
1.1!What’s in the box? .......................................................................................................... 6!
1.2!Control and operating elements...................................................................................... 6!
1.3!Installation and cooling ................................................................................................... 7!
1.4!Connection to mains ....................................................................................................... 7!
1.5!Connection to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier....................................................... 8!
1.6!Connection of digital signal sources ............................................................................... 8!
1.7!RC 3 remote control........................................................................................................ 8!
1.8!External IR remote control............................................................................................... 9!
2!Basic operation .................................................................................................................. 10!
2.1!First operation / self test ............................................................................................... 10!
2.2!Switching on / stand by................................................................................................. 10!
2.3!Display........................................................................................................................... 10!
2.4!CD Player ...................................................................................................................... 11!
2.5!Selecting the signal ....................................................................................................... 13!
2.6!Volume setting............................................................................................................... 13!
2.7!Samplerate and filter setting ......................................................................................... 14!
2.8!USB B digital input........................................................................................................ 14!
3!Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................. 15!
3.1!Personal Setup.............................................................................................................. 15!
3.2!Reset (factory default settings)...................................................................................... 16!
4!Appendix ............................................................................................................................. 17!
4.1!Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 17!
4.2!Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 17!
4.3!Conditions of warranty (EC only)................................................................................... 17!
5!Technical Data.................................................................................................................... 19!
5.1!Digital input ................................................................................................................... 19!
5.2!CD-Player ...................................................................................................................... 19!
5.3!Analogue out ................................................................................................................. 19!
5.4!Other ............................................................................................................................. 19!

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1Getting started
1.1 What’s in the box?
•OVATION CD 6.2
•RC 3 remote control
•Power cable
CAUTION: After unpacking, please check the scope of delivery to ensure that all parts have
been supplied and are undamaged. In case the original packing has already been opened,
please contact your local dealer. Often, your dealer prepares your new device prior to delivery
to adapt and change the configuration to your personal needs.
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 operation of the unit is described.
1Power button (on / off)
2Option key < (Input, track programming)
3Option key > (Input, track programming)
4PROG button (track programming, RND)
5FILTER button
6REPEAT button
7Control LED
8CD slot
9Display
10 STOP button
11 PAUSE button
12 PLAY button
13 Skip / Search button back
14 Skip / Search button forward
15 EJECT button

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16 Analogue output left (XLR)
17 Analogue output right (XLR)
18 Analogue output right (Cinch/RCA)
19 Analogue output left (Cinch/RCA)
20 Digital output optical
21 Digital output coaxial
22 USB B digital input
23 Digital input optical 2
24 Digital input optical 1
25 Digital input coaxial 2
26 Digital input coaxial 1
27 Digital input AES/EBU
28 Mains connector
29 Mains switch
30 Trigger outputs
31 Connector for external IR receiver
32 Phase LED
33 Link
34 Configuration port (updates)
1.3 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 and may cause unwanted
malfuctions.
1.4 Connection to mains
Connect the unit to the mains outlet (28) 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 (29) until all audio connections are made.

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1.5 Connection to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier
Connect the analogue outputs (16-19) to the high-level inputs of a preamplifier or integrated
amplifier. The RCA-cinch outputs and the balanced XLR outputs are fully decoupled from
each other and can be used independently.
1.6 Connection of digital signal sources
Digital signal sources
Connect the outputs of your digital sources to the corresponding inputs of the CD 6.2:
- Optical inputs (23,24)
- Coaxial inputs (25,26)
- USB B input (22)
- AES/EBU input (27)
Digital input sources
The input of a digital recorder must be connected to the digital outputs (20, 21). The signal on
the digital outputs depends on the selected source (e.g. DIG COAX,DIG OPT).
1.7 RC 3 remote control
The included RC 3 remote control allows for easy and comprehensive control of the CD 6.2.
All main functions of the CD 6.2 can be controlled by the RC 3: On/Off, Source Selection,
Station Selection, SKIP, PLAY/PAUSE, and STOP.
By pressing the PLAY button briefly a second time, the PAUSE function is activated while in
CD mode. By pressing the STOP button briefly a second time, an inserted CD is ejected. By
holding down one of the SKIP buttons a little longer, the device switches into seek mode
(Fast Forward/Reverse).
If there is no CD inserted or the CD is not in playback mode, you can switch between the
different digital inputs by pressing the STATION buttons of the RC 3. Press PLAY to return to
CD mode.
If a variable output level has been activated in the personal setup menu (see 3.1.1), you can
control the output level of the analogue outputs of your CD 3.2 / CD 5.2 by pressing the
VOLUME buttons on your RC 3 remote control (see also 2.6).

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1.7.1 Battery change
Bottom view RC 3 remote control
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.
1.8 External IR remote control
The CD 6.2 can be connected to an external IR receiver by using the IR jack (31). The plug is
a 3,5mm stereo headphone plug.
Pin configuration of IR connectors (31)
3,5mm stereo
+5V supplyIR-SignalGND
infrared input

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2Basic operation
2.1 First operation / self test
In case the CD 6.2 was not connected to mains a self test will be performed when it is
switched on by the mains switch (29) for the first time. The unit will check its configuration
and that all the installed components work properly. The procedure is shown in the display.
Afterwards the unit will switch to stand by.
2.2 Switching on / stand by
Using the button power (1) you can switch between on (operate) and stand by. When
switched on, the display (10) lights up and the LED (7) 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 the
amplifier off by using the mains switch (29) or pull the mains plug (28).
2.3 Display
When the unit is on, the display (9) shows information about the current settings and state of
your CD Player. Apart from informations about the operating status (CD Player, Digital Input
etc.) the lower line shows you currently active settings of the D/A converter: On the left-hand
side the sample rate (e.g. "192") and bit depth is displayed. On the right-hand side you will
find the current filter setting (SMOOTH or STEEP).
2.3.1 Display in CD player mode
TRACK
On the left-hand side both the current title is displayed (big figures) and the total number of
available tracks of the inserted CD (small figures).
TIME
At the centre of the display the total duration of an inserted CD is displayed, while stopped
(STOP). As soon as the CD is played (PLAY) or paused (PAUSE), the time already elapsed of
the current track is displayed.
STATUS
On the right-hand side the current operating status is displayed (STOP, PLAY, PAUSE).