AVM EVOLUTION CS 3.3 User manual

EVOLUTION
CS 3.3 /CS 5.3
Instruction Manual

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Caution
This device contains a class 1 laser diode. Please do not open the housing or other covers at any
time, otherwise invisible laser light could damage your eyes. All maintenance must be left to
qualified service personnel.
Laser diode
type :
Ga-Al-As
Wavelength :
755 - 815 nm (25 °C)
Laser power :
max. 0,7 mW
(continuous power)
Declaration of Conformity
We confirm that the device to which these operating instructions belong complies with the EC
directives valid at the time of printing for obtaining the mark. The necessary tests have been
carried out with positive results.
entspricht. Die notwendigen Prüfungen wurden mit positivem Ergebnis vorgenommen.
APP: RC X
AVM Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH
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D-76316 Malsch
WWW.AVM.AUDIO
[email protected]
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER CLASS 1
MAKING OF AVM
on www.avm.audio

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We welcome you to AVM!
We are pleased that you have chosen an audiophile masterpiece from AVM and thank you for your
trust. With the EVOLUTION CS 3.3/5.3, you have acquired a sonically outstanding and versatile
high-end component with a far-reaching range of functions. In the following document, we would
like to explain the use of your EVOLUTION CS 3.3/5.5 All-in-One system in a comprehensive way
and therefore ask you to take a little time to study this manual in detail.
Please note: As the functionality of your EVOLUTION CS 3.3/5.5 can be extended in no time by
future software updates, it is naturally that the present manual must also be supplemented. The
latest version of these operating instructions is therefore available for free download from our
website at www.avm.audio.
And finally, the most important thing: We at AVM and our dealers are always happy to help you. If
you have any questions, requests or suggestions, please contact us at any time. And if you are
satisfied with us: Feel free to recommend us to others.
Udo Besser –AVM Owner and Managing Director

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Table of contents
Caution 2
Declaration of Conformity 2
APP: RC X 2
We welcome you to AVM! 3
Table of contents 4
1Setting up the CS 3.3/5.3 5
1.1 Scope of delivery 5
1.2 Overview 5
1.3 Installation and cooling 6
1.4 Power connection 6
1.5 Connecting analog signal sources 7
1.6 Connecting digital signal sources 7
1.7 Connecting analog recording devices 8
1.8 Digital Output: Connecting digital recording devices 8
1.9 Connecting a subwoofer 8
1.10Connecting loudspeakers 8
1.11RC Remote Control 8
1.12RC X App for iOS Android 9
1.13Network installation (LAN, WLAN)9
1.14Software & Firmware Updates 16
2Operating the basic functions 17
2.1 First switch-on and self-test 17
2.2 Switching the device on and off 17
2.3 Selecting a sound source 17
Spotify Connect® 18
AirPlay 18
2.4 Volume adjustment 18
2.5 CD-Player 19
2.6 Bluetooth 20
2.7 Choosing the appropriate termination for the phono input 21
3Advanced settings (MENU)22
4Supplement 34
5Technical data 37

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1Setting up the CS 3.3/5.3
1.1 Scope of delivery
1.1.1 EVOLUTION CS 3.3/5.3 Compact Streaming CD-Receiver
1.1.2 2 WLAN/Bluetooth antennas
1.1.3 Power cord
1.1.4 Pair of white gloves
1.1.5 Optionally available RC 3 / RC 8 radio remote control (special purchase)
1.1.6 Optionally available RC 9/10 RF/IR radio remote control with color display
NOTE: After unpacking, please check the CS 3.3/5.3 unit, accessories for completeness and/or
damages which may have occurred during transport and shipping. If the original packaging has
already been opened, please contact your specialist dealer. Often a dealer will prepare your new
device for use in your network before delivery. In addition, we deliver all of our network-capable
devices with a current version of the streaming software, which may, however, has to be updated
again during the initial installation (for details on updating the streaming software, please refer to
Section Error! Reference source not found.).
1.2 Overview
In this manual, there are numbers behind the names of the individual elements, which refer to the
following drawings.
1 On-/Off switch
7
Menu button 3 with LED
2 Source selector
8
Menu button 4 with LED
3 Status LED
9
Menu button 5 with LED
4 O-LED display
10
CD slot
5 Menu button 1 with LED
11
Volume selector
6 Menu button 2 with LED
12
Headphone output

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13 Speaker terminal A right
27
Optical digital input
14 Speaker terminal B right
28
Optical digital output
15 WLAN/Bluetooth antennas1
29
Trigger output (2x) (3,5mm)
16 Main switch on/off
30
RESET button (with LED)
17 Primary fuse
31
Phono input
18 AC mains
32
Phono ground connection
19 USB input (hard/flash drives)2
33
Analog inputs (RCA)
20 Trigger input (3,5mm)
34
Recorder output (LINE-OUT)
21 USB port for RC9/10 dongle
35
Preamplifier output (PRE-OUT)
22 External IR input
36
XLR Preamplifier output (PRE)
23 HDMI-ARC input
37
XLR Analog input
24 Ethernet (LAN)
38
Speaker terminal B left
25 Coax digital input
39
Speaker terminal A left
26 Coax digital output
1.3 Installation and cooling
The power amplifiers of your CS 3.3/5.3 need cooling. Therefore, it is very important that the air
intake from below as well as the outflow of the heated air to the rear panel remains unobstructed.
Make absolutely sure that the CS 3.3/5.3 is placed as free as possible on a solid base. The
ventilation slots on the underside of the unit must not be closed to avoid overheating. In addition,
the CS 3.3/5.3 should be protected from direct sunlight.
1.4 Power connection
Connect the supplied power cable to the mains power connector (18) and to a grounded socket.
NOTE: Please leave the unit switched off for the time being (mains switch (16)) in zero position
until you have made all cable connections to the rest of the system. Additionally, please pay
attention to the phase labeled on the unit.
1NOTE: Both antennas are identical in construction and can each be installed at both antenna connections (15).
2IMPORTANT: The USB interface is only intended for USB sticks/flash drives or hard disks.

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1.5 Connecting analog signal sources
Connect analog signal sources to the analog inputs (31, 33, 37) using suitable cables. For the RCA
inputs, the left channel is connected to the upper row, the right channel to the lower row.
1.5.1 Line level sources (RCA, XLR)
Connect analog line level sources with appropriate RCA or XLR cables. The corresponding cables
can be purchased directly from your dealer.
1.5.2 Phono input
The record player (turntable) is connected to the phono input (31). Connect the grounding cable to
the phono ground connection (32). The phono input is suitable for MM systems and loud to
medium-loud MC systems. After selecting the phono input, you can select either an MM or MC
system in the MENU (menu key (7)) under the option "Phono pickup". Depending on the design
principle of the pickup system used, select either MM for electromagnetic transducers (MM =
moving magnet) or MC for or electrodynamic transducers (MC = moving coil). Please refer to the
corresponding documentation of your turntable or cartridge to find out whether your cartridge
system works according to the MM or MC principle. Please note that the MM setting could also be
a good sounding option for a "loud" MC system. For more information, please refer to the operating
instructions of your turntable or cartridge.
For more detailed adjustments of the pickup system, please refer to the additional options provided
for setting the terminating impedance or terminating capacitance in the settings menu (see section
Error! Reference source not found.).
1.6 Connecting digital signal sources
Connect digital signal sources to the digital inputs (23, 25, 27) using suitable cables.
1.6.1 Koaxialen oder optischen Digitaleingang
Connect your CS 3.3/5.3 with a suitable TOSLINK or COAX cable.
1.6.2 HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
When using an ARC-compatible TV, all you need is a suitable HDMI cable for inputting audio signals
from the TV and for transmitting HDMI control signals. Simply connect your ARC-capable TV to
the ARC input (23) on your CS 3.3/5.3.
NOTE: The HDMI port is an audio input only and is not suitable for image reproduction.
CAUTION: Only stereo audio signals can be processed via the HDMI ARC. Therefore, please make
sure to switch your source device (e.g. your TV) to the PCM audio track (not Dolby or DTS).

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1.7 Connecting analog recording devices
To operate an analog recording device, connect its inputs to the CINCH LINE analog output
(34). Connect the analog outputs of the recording device to one of the high-level inputs
(33).
1.8 Digital Output: Connecting digital recording devices
To operate a digital recording device, connect it to the optical or coaxial digital outputs (26,
28). Depending on the selected sound source, the digital output carries the corresponding
signal (i.e. CD Player, DIG OPT, DIG COAX, etc.).
The digital outputs can easily be switched to "volume controlled" and used as "digital PRE
OUT".
1.9 Connecting a subwoofer
A subwoofer can be connected to the balanced CINCH or XLR outputs (PRE OUT) using an
appropriate cable (35, 36).
1.10Connecting loudspeakers
The speaker outputs of the CS 3.3/5.3 are equipped with gold-plated banana jacks. To
connect your loudspeakers, respective cables with corresponding plugs are required.
Alternatively, spade connectors or free cable ends can also be used. These are connected
to the speaker outputs (13, 14, 38, 39) of the CS 3.3/5.3. Use only speaker cables of good
quality and sufficient cross-section to connect the speakers. In case of doubt, ask your
dealer to recommend the best cable for your loudspeaker. The A/B output circuit allows you
to connect a total of two pairs of loudspeakers. The minimum impedance of each speaker
must not be less than 8 ohms.
Pay attention to the A/B circuit markings on the speakers and always connect a pair of
speakers to A or B only. Also note the correct color polarity when connecting the speakers.
The output sockets of the CS 3.3/5.3 marked in red must be connected to the speaker
terminals marked in red. Right and left channel must have the same polarity of the speakers.
1.11RC Remote Control
The optionally available RC 9/10 remote control allows you to control your AVM device
conveniently and comprehensively. Before both components can be used together, they
must first be paired with each other. This one-time process is called Pairing and sets up a
wireless connection between the RC 9/10 remote control and your device (see section
Error! Reference source not found.). For a detailed description of the entire functional
scope of the RC 9/10 remote control, please refer to a separate operating manual at
www.avm.audio.

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1.11.1 Pairing
Pairing is the process of establishing a wireless connection between an RC 9 / 10 remote control
and your device.
There are two ways to start the pairing process:
a) You can start pairing via the RC X app from AVM. You can find the Start Pairing option in the
Settings under the RC 9/10 Remote Control item. Once you have started the pairing process via
the app, you need to start the pairing process in the RC 9/10 remote control shortly after using
the navigation buttons as well.
b) To start the pairing process without the RC X app, switch on the device via the power switch on
the power switch on the back of the device (16). Then navigate in the menu of the RC 9/10
remote control, use the upper or lower navigation button to navigate to the menu item Start
Pairing, but without selecting it by pressing the Enter key. First switch the device on again using
the power switch on the rear panel (16) and then immediately press the Enter key of the RC
9/10 remote control to start the pairing process. After a short search process, the name of a
successfully detected device is shown in the display of the remote control and can be further
adjusted via the input keys. In addition, it is possible to assign one of four hotkeys to the device
(details on how to use the hotkeys can be found in a separate RC 9/10 user manual on the AVM
website at www.avm.audio.) By pressing the Enter button on the RC 9/10 again, the pairing
process is completed.
NOTE: To use the RC 9/10 remote control, an additional USB dongle must be purchased (surcharge
applies).
1.12RC X App for iOS Android
The RC X App for iOS and Android turns your smartphone or tablet into a handy remote control and
offers a variety of intuitive functions for using all streaming-capable models from AVM with
integrated AVM X-STREAM Engine®. The RC X App is available for free download from the Apple
App Store and the Google Play Store.
1.13Network installation (LAN, WLAN)
To use the extensive streaming and network functions such as Spotify Connect®, AirPlay, TIDAL,
QOBUZ, HIGHRESAUDIO, web radio, podcasts or music-server, your device must be connected to
your home network or the Internet via a router. For this purpose, you can choose between a wired
LAN connection via the network connection (24) or a wireless WLAN connection (WiFi) via the
supplied WLAN antenna. When mounting the supplied WLAN antenna onto the corresponding
WLAN antenna connector (15), please make sure that the antenna is straight aligned.

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LAN VS. WLAN:
If you have the choice between a wired LAN or wireless WLAN connection, we generally
recommend using a wired LAN connection, which usually allows a higher bandwidth and is also
less susceptible to interference and more independent of the data traffic of your entire network.
NOTE: All AVM devices with integrated AVM X-STREAM Engine® prefer a wired network
connection (LAN)) and will automatically access it as soon as a network cable is installed on the
device and the WLAN connection is automatically switched off. For a smooth continuous operation
via a wireless WLAN connection, remove any connected network cable (LAN) from the network
connector (24). Otherwise, the device will re-establish a wired network connection even during
operation, as this is preferred to the WIFI by the device.
The device also re-establishes a wired ethernet connection during operation, as this is preferred by
the device over WLAN.
Proceed as described below to start the installation of a wired or wireless network connection.
1.13.1 Setting up a wired network connection (LAN)
All AVM devices with integrated AVM X-STREAM Engine® are hot-pluggable. That means that to
establish a wired network connection, it is not necessary to restart the AVM device or switch it off
and on again, but a network cable (LAN cable) can be connected during operation and a network
connection is established immediately.
a) Connect the device to a router in your home network using a network cable (LAN cable) by
connecting the LAN cable to the network port of the AVM device (24) on one side and to a free
port on your router (LAN) or a network switch on the other side.
b) The device will automatically connect to your home network via the connected LAN cable and
is ready for use.