AVM EVOLUTION SD 3.2 User manual

Operating instructions
EVOLUTION SD 3.2
EVOLUTION SD 5.2

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 AVM component in the optimal way.
Sincererly yours,
The AVM Team
CAUTION : This unit contains a class 1 laser diode. Do not open. Invisible laser radiation can damage
your eyes.
Laser diode Type : Ga-Al-As
Wavelength : 755 - 815 nm (@ 25 °C)
Output power : 0,7 mW max.
NOTE: Use only high quality cables for connection between the unit and the other components of
your hifi set. We recommend cable lengths under 50 cm to avoid interference which can affect the
reception of radio and TV tuners.
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
www.avm-audio.com, [e-mail]

Table of contents
Introduction 2
Table of Contents 3
1!Getting started 4!
1.1 What’s in the box? 4
1.2 Control and operating elements 4
1.3 Installation and cooling 5
1.4 Connection to mains 5
1.5 Connecting digital and analogue signal
sources 5
1.6 Network connection (LAN, WLAN) 5
1.7 RC 9 Remote control 6
1.7.1 Battery charge 6
2!Basic operation 7!
2.1!First operation / self test 7!
2.2!Switching on / stand-by 7!
2.3!Selecting the signal source 7!
2.4!Sample rate and filter settings 7!
3!Advanced Settings 9!
3.1!personal setup 9!
3.2!set display brightness 9!
3.3!bass & treble control 9!
3.4!skip unused inputs 9!
3.5!define input names 9!
3.6!gain fix / variable 9!
3.7!Reset 10!
4!Remote control 11!
4.1!Overview 11!
4.2!Colour display 12!
4.3!Hotkeys 12!
4.4!System Settings 12!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
4.4.1 Device Selection 12
4.4.2 Change zone 12
4.4.3 System Information 12
4.4.4 User Settings 13
4.4.5 Pairing 14
4.5 Source Menu 14
4.5.1 Receiver Settings 14
4.5.2 Webradio 15
5!Cleaning 17!
6!If something doesn’t work....... 17!
7!Conditions of warranty (EC only) 18!
8!Technical Data 19!
8.1!Preamplifier 19!
8.2!D/A Converter 19!
8.3!Streaming 19!
8.4!Miscallenous SD 5.2 19!
8.5!Miscallenous SD 3.2 19!

4
1Getting started
1.1 What’s in the box?
•EVOLUTION CS 5.2 Compact Streaming CD-Receiver
•RC 9 remote control with docking station, power supply unit, USB charging cable
•WLAN antenna
•Power cable
CAUTION:After unpacking, please check the scope of delivery to ensure that all the 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)
2Source selector
3Control LED
4Display
5Multifunctional button (soft key)
6Multifunctional button (soft key)
7Multifunctional button (soft key)
8Multifunctional button (soft key)
9Multifunctional button (soft key)
10 Volume knob
11 Headphone output

5
12 Digital output optical
13 Digital output coaxial
14 Analogue output (Balanced XLR)
15 USB B digital input
16 Analogue output (RCA)
17 Digital inputs (optical)
18 Analogue output (Balanced XLR)
19 Digital inputs coaxial
20 Analogue inputs (RCA)
21 Digital input AES/EBU (only SD 5.2)
22 USB digital input for storage media
23 Network connection
24 Status LED
25 Update button
26 Reset button
27 Configuration port
28 WLAN antenna connection
29 Trigger outputs
30 Mains connector
31 Mains switch
1.3 Installation and cooling
The unit can become hot depending on demanded output power / 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
1.4 Connection to mains
Connect the unit to the mains outlet 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.
1.5 Connecting digital and analogue signal sources
Digital sources
Connect the outputs of your digital sources to the corresponding inputs of your Streaming DAC:
- Optical inputs (17)
- Coaxial inputs (19)
- USB B input (15)
- AES/EBU input (21) (only SD 5.2)
High-level sources
Connect the outputs of your signal sources to the analogue RCA inputs (20). The upper row is for left
channel (white), the lower row is for right channel (red).
Digital out
The input of a digital recorder must be connected to the digital outputs (12, 13). The signal on the
digital outputs depends the selected source (build in CD, dig in).
1.6 Network connection (LAN, WLAN)
In order to make use of the streaming- and network functions your Streaming DAC needs to be
connected with a local area network (LAN). You have the choice between a LAN cable connection or a
wireless WLAN connection (see Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.). In order to
use the WLAN connection of the CS 5.2, the included WLAN antenna needs to be installed. Please
align the antenna until straight and screw it on the antenna socket (17). Afterwards you can adjust the
angle of the antenna according to your needs.
Please note that the WLAN connection is automatically deactivated as soon as the LAN connection is
operating (see 4.5.1).

6
1.7 RC 9 Remote control
The included RC 9 remote control allows for easy and comprehensive control of your Streaming DAC.
Before you can use the RC 9 together with your device, both components need to be connected. This
process is also referred to as ’Pairing’. In order to start the pairing process, please follow the
instructions as described in section 4.4.5.
For a detailed description of functions and features of the RC 9 remote control, please refer to chapter
4.
1.7.1 Battery charge
In order to charge the included lithium-ion battery of your RC 9 remote control, please connect the
power supply unit with the USB cable. On the other end, please connect the USB charging cable
optionally with the RC 9 remote control or with the supplied docking station. The charge starts
automatically, as soon as the power supply unit is connected to the power supply system and if
necessary, the RC 9 remote control is placed in the charging cradle of the docking station.
NOTE: Due to the included motion sensor of the RC 9 remote control, the device may be
unintentioanally activated during transportation. For this reason, the RC 9 is delivered with a fully
discharged battery. In view of a long lifecycle of the lithium-ion battery, we recommend fully charging
the battery before using it for the first time. Please follow the above mentioned instructions and do not
interrupt the charging procedure until the status bar in the upper right corner of the display indicates a
fully charged battery.
Battery is fully charged, remote control is connected to the charger, charging completed
Battery is almost fully charged, remote control is connected to the charger
Battery is empty, remote control is not connected to the charger

7
2Basic operation
2.1 First operation / self test
In case your Streaming DAC was not connected to mains a self test will be performed when it is
switched on by the mains switch (31) 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. In the on state the
display (4) 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 the amplifier
off by using the mains switch (31) or pull the mains plug.
2.3 Selecting the signal source
The signal source can be selected by turning the source selector (2) until the desired source appears
on the display. You can choose from a total of 6 (SD 3.2) or 7 (SD 5.2) signal sources. The selected
sound source is labelled with SOURCE and is being shown in large capitals on the left hand side of the
display.
CAUTION:If you choose a digital input that has no valid signal, NO DIG SIGNAL or NO USB
PLUGGED is indicated on the display (4).
3.4 Volume setting
Use the rotary encoder (2) 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 (4). The current volume level is labelled with VOLUME and is being shown in large capitals on
the right hand side of the display.
Please notethat if the volume is changed using the RC 9 remote control, the level always increases /
decreases in 2 dB steps.
2.4 Sample rate and filter settings
If a digital input is selected, you can choose from a variety of different sample rate settings by using
the multifunctional buttons (5, 6) entitled CONV. The currently selected sample rate is always shown at
the upper right hand side of the display (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz). The acronym NAT,
standing for "native", entails a direct processing of the signal without changing the original sample
rate. The acronym CNV, standing for "Conversion", indicates an applied upsampling process to the
incoming signal.
Please note that a digital signal can not be downsampled to a lower sample rate (e.g. from 96kHz to
88.2kHz). In case you should listen to music compilations with a variety of different sample rates, we
recommended to primarily make use of the settings NAT SMOOTH or NAT SHARP. The digital filter
settings SMOOTH or SHARP can be set according to your personal preference. Please note that a
chosen filter setting is only true for a selected input and is being recalled every time you select the
respective input again, even when the device has completey been switched off before.

8
USB B digital input
If a digital signal from a computer (PC or Mac) is connected to the USB B digital input of your
Streaming DAC you can choose between two differnet modes (CLASS 1 USB or CLASS 2 USB) by
pressing two of the multifunctional buttons (8 , 9).
CLASS 1 USB can be used to play back a digital input signal with a sample rate of up to 96kHz
without to install an audio driver on your Windows PC or Macintosh Computer.
CLASS 2 USB can be used to play back a digital input signal with a sample rate of up to 192kHz
without to install an audio driver on your Macintosh Computer. If you are using a Windows PC you will
need to install an extra driver which can be found on the respective product page of the AVM website
www.avm-audio.com.
Please note that you need to select the CLASS 2 USB input mode in order to play back a DSD64 file.

9
3Advanced Settings
Your Streaming DAC offers a lot of custom specific settings in its menu system. To enter the menu just
tap on the button MENU. 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". The setting is done using the buttons !VALUE".
Depending on the actual source the menu system offers a range of settings described in the following.
3.1 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, please switch off your Streaming DAC on the rear of the unit with
the mains switch (31). Keep the multifunctional button (9) under the display pressed while you switch
on the unit again (31). As soon as the display shows ***personal setup*** you can release the
multifunctional button (9).
3.2 set display brightness
Sets display brightness 25% to 100%.
NOTE: The setting 100% can lead to "burn in" effects on the display if the unit is operated in this
setting for a very long time. So please switch the unit to stand by, if not in use.
3.3 bass & treble control
The bass & treble control option allows you to define if the tone settings are being applied globally
(GLOBAL) or to an individual input only (INDIVIDUAL).
3.4 skip unused inputs
Deactivate unused inputs (SKIP). The unit will then skip these inputs when the source selector (2) is
being used or if you select the inputs via the RC 9 remote control.
3.5 define input names
You can individually set the names (max. 8 characters) of the different sources shown in the display (4).
Proceed as follows:
Press SELECT. The display shows now 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 !ITEM"select the input, the keys
!POS"select the position of the character to change. The marked character can be set using the
volume knob (10). When you are ready, simply press BACK. and the new names will be stored.
3.6 gain fix / variable
In a surround system the channel balance, tone setting and bass management are done by the
decoder. This setting must not be altered by another component because the channel balance the
would be incorrect. For this application your Streaming DAC offers a fixed gain function.
Set the input where the main channels of the surround system are connected to fixed gain. When this
input is selected, tone controls are bypassed, balance is set to neutral position and the gain is on a
fixed level independently of the volume setting on the other inputs.

10
3.7 Reset
This function cancels certain or all settings and makes the unit return to default settings.
To enter the reset menu, please switch off your Streaming DAC on the rear of the unit with the mains
switch (31). Keep the multifunctional button (7) under the display pressed while you switch on the unit
again (31). As soon as the display shows the reset menu you can release the multifunctional button (7).
Select if you just 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.