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- Page 1 EVOLUTION A3.2, A5.2 / T preamplifiers EVOLUTION PA3.2, PA5.2...
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Page 2: Präamble
Dear customer, thank you for purchasing this AVM product. you own now 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.10 Connecting a recorder 2.11 Connecting processors and equalizers 9. Technical data 2.12 Connecting subwoofers 9.1 EVOLUTION PA3.2 2.12.1 Active subwoofers 9.2 EVOLUTION A3.2 2.12.2 Active subwoofers with built in filters 11 9.3 EVOLUTION A5.2 2.13 Connecting loudspeakers 9.4 Phono 2.13.1 A3.2 9.3 Tuner... -
Page 4: Basic Informations
1. Basic information 1.1 Mechanical construction & supply The case is fully made of aluminium. The audio-connectors are all gold plated to minimize electrical losses and provide long lasting perfect contacts. The PA3.2's power supply consists of an oversized toroidal transformer with minimized magnetic stray field and 10.000 µF of capacitance. -
Page 5: Tuner
1.5 Tuner (option) The tuner plug in card can be adapted to different reception situations. you can set bandwidth, and sensitivity values in order to achieve optimal sound quality from aerial antenna as well as from cable. With it’s high sensitivity the tuner can also work with a simple indoor antenna. -
Page 6: Control Elements And Connectors
2. Control elements and connectors The numbers in the drawings below mark the control elements. They refer to the numbers in the text, where the operation is described. 2.1.1 Front panel PA3.2, A3.2 2.1.2 Front panel PA5.2, A5.2 /T Power button (on / off) 5 - 9Multifunctional buttons (soft keys) Source selector 10 Volume knob... -
Page 7: Rear Panel Pa3.2, A3.2
2.2.1 Rear panel PA3.2, A3.2 21 22 24 25 2.2.2 Rear panel A5.2 / T 21 22 24 25 12 - 14 Digital inputs (Option) 25 Connector for external IR-sensor 15 Antenna socket (Option) 26 Trigger outputs 16 Phono input (Option) 27 Pre amplifier output (XLR) 17 Ground socket for turntable chassis 28 Mains switch... -
Page 8: Insertion And Removal Of Plug-In Cards
2.4 Insertion and removal of plug-in cards CAUTION: Before installing or removing cards ensure that the power plug is disconnected. Printed circuit boards are never to be installed or removed with the unit switched on. If you are inexperienced in working with electrical appliances it is recommended that you request your dealer to install the plug–in cards. -
Page 9: Setting Of The Phono Card
2.5 Setting of the phono card (option) To ensure that the phono card works in an optimal way, it must be set according to the requirements of the cartridge. Please refer to the operating manual / technical data of your cartridge to find out the correct settings. -
Page 10: Installation And Cooling
2.6 Installation and cooling The unit can become hot depending on demanded output power and environmental temperature. Therefore it is important, that the cooling air can flow unhinderedly into the air inlet in the bottom and flow out through the holes in the rear panel. Direct exposure to sunlight is not recommended, this can heat up the unit. 2.7 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. -
Page 11: Connecting Subwoofers
2.16 Remote control of power amplifiers via audio cable If you use an AVM power amplifier of the newest Generation (MA3.2, MA8, SA8) then this unit will automatically be switched on and off via the connected audio cable. There is no need for an additional... -
Page 12: Headphones / Front Input
2.17 Headphones / front input 2.17.1 Headphones Plug the 3.3 mm headphones plug to the headphone jack (11). The loudspeaker and preamp outputs will mute automatically when the plug is in. 2.17.2 Front input The 3.5 mm jack in the front panel (11) can be configured as an additional input (see 4.13). You can use it then for easy connection of a music player. -
Page 13: Basic Operation
3. Basic operation 3.1 First connection to mains When the amplifier is connected to mains and switched on for the first time the it checks it’s configuration and if all installed components work properly. The procedure is shown in the display. After that the unit will switch to stand by. -
Page 14: Tuner
3.5 Tuner (option) The tuner can be selected using the program selector (2). The basic functions of the tuner can then be accessed by the buttons right under the display (5 - 9). For more sophisticated functions see chapter 4. 3.5.1 Tuning Depending on the selected mode (manual / auto, see 4.2) the most right buttons (8, 9) under the display (4) are named... -
Page 15: Advanced Settings, The Menu System
4. Menu system The PA3.2 / A3.2 / A5.2 offer a lot of custom specific settings in their menu system. To enter the menu just tip on the button MENU (7). The button now changes to EXIT. A second tip on this button leads you to the normal operating mode. -
Page 16: Loudness
4.9 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 C6m. -
Page 17: Remote Control
5. Remote control The main functions of the can be controlled by the RC3: ON/OFF, Volume control, source and station select. The RC3 works up to distances of 7 meters. For best function point with the RC3 to the front panel of your hi- fi set. -
Page 18: Conditions Of Warranty (Ec Only)
8. 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 five years from date of purchase. The warranty covers the costs of material and working time, transport costs are to be borne by the owner. -
Page 19: Technical Data 9.1 Evolution Pa3.2
AC 115 V / 50-60 Hz) Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 mm x 90 mm x 310 mm Weight 5,5 kg 9.2 EVOLUTION A3.2 Sensitivity (25 W/4 Ohm) 20 mV – 180 mV (adjustable) Input impedance balanced XLR 14 kOhms... -
Page 20: Phono
9.4 Phono (option) Sensitivity 50µV - 10 mV (adjustable) Input impedance MM 47 kOhms // 100 - 450 pF (adjustable) S/N MM 83 dB (A) Input impedance MC 75 Ohms - 1 kOhm (adjustable) S/N MC 79 dB (A) Frequency response <5 Hz - >... -
Page 21: Appendix
10 Appendix 10.1 Personal setup Several settings can be done in the personal setup To access the personal setup switch the unit to standby (power button (1)). Then press and hold the most right key under the display (9). While holding that key switch the unit on (power button (1)). The display now will show "**personal setup***". -
Page 22: Fm Auto Store
10.1.6 FM auto store (only if tuner installed) This function is useful when storing a large quantity of stations from cable. Please note that the stations are stored including the actual tuner setting (see 4.1 - 4.5). For cable we recommend: RDS-display = name, scanmode = auto, 2-ch mode = stereo, bandwidth = narrow, sensitivity = local.