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EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3
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CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 Instruction manual Achtung...
  • Page 2 And the most important thing at the end: We at AVM and our specialist dealers are always happy to be there for you. If you have any questions, requests or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
  • Page 3 Switching it off with the power switch is not enough, because the overvoltages "jump" even over the contacts that are not closed. The right APP for your AVM device: RC-X AVM Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH MAKING OF AVM Daimlerstraße 8...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 Table of contents Set-Up ........................6 Scope of delivery .......................6 Overview ..........................6 Installation and cooling .....................7 Mains connection ......................7 Connection of analogue sound sources ................8 Connection of digital sound sources ................8 Connection of analogue recording devices ..............9 Digital Output: Connection of digital recording devices ...........9...

  • Page 5: Set-Up

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 Start-Up 1.1 Scope of delivery 1.1.1 EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 Compact Streaming CD-Receiver / Pre-Amplifier 1.1.2 2 WLAN/Bluetooth antenna(s) 1.1.3 Power cord 1.1.4 Gloves 1.1.5 RC 3 Remote NOTE: Please check the device and accessories for completeness and transport damage after unpacking.

  • Page 6: Installation And Cooling

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 Speaker connector A Re (CS/AS only) Optical Input Speaker connector B Re (CS/AS only) Optical Output Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Antennas Trigger Output (2x) (3,5mm) Main switch on/off RESET button (with LED) Fuse holder Phono Input Electrical appliance connection Ground connection for turntable USB input for data carrier Analog Inputs (RCA)

  • Page 7: Connection Of Analogue Sound Sources

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 1.5 Connection of analogue sound sources Analog signal sources can be connected to the analog inputs via suitable cables (31, 33, 37). In the case of RCA inputs, the left channel is connected to the top row, and the right channel is connected to the bottom row.

  • Page 8: Connection Of Analogue Recording Devices

    The RC 9 remote control, which was previously available as an option, allows you to control your AVM device conveniently and comprehensively. Before both components can be used together, they must first be coupled with each other. This one-time process is called pairing and establishes a wireless connection between the RC 9 remote control and your device (see section 1.11.1).

  • Page 9: Rc X App For Ios And Android

    There are two ways to start the pairing process: a) You can start pairing via AVM's RC X app. You can find the Start pairing option in the settings under RC 9 remote control. Once you have started the pairing process via the app, you will need to start the pairing process in the RC 9 remote control using the navigation buttons shortly afterwards.
  • Page 10 All AVM devices with an integrated AVM X-STREAM engine® are hot-pluggable. This means that there is no need to restart or turn the AVM device off and on again to set up a wired network connection, but a network cable (LAN cable) can be connected during operation and a network connection is established immediately.
  • Page 11 NOTE: If you don't see an available device, check that the network cable is installed correctly and that the AVM device is on the same network/Wi-Fi network as your smartphone or tablet. Next, drag the view down a bit in the RC X app to search for available devices again. Please also note that the RC X app is only compatible with AVM models with integrated AVM X-STREAM engine®.
  • Page 12 Wi-Fi router is equipped with WPS, please refer to the corresponding documentation of your router. Setting up a WPS connection is done from the Personal Setup menu of your AVM device. For details on the full functionality of the Personal Setup menu, see Section 3.7. Personal Setup.
  • Page 13 In the Wi-Fi menu, under the NEW AirPlay speaker ON-SETUP menu item, select the AVM device you want to connect to your Wi-Fi network. In the example below, AVM device is listed as CS 6.3- 00c440. Wait a moment if the device does not appear immediately. Your iPhone or iPad is constantly searching for new devices and refreshing the view of available Wi-Fi networks at short intervals.
  • Page 14 To check network status, download the RC X app for iOS from the Apple App Store and install it on your iPhone or iPad. Launch the RC X app and select the AVM device from the Start menu. In the settings, go to the Network Info menu item. In the Wireless section, you can see details...
  • Page 15 First, perform the pairing process as described in Section 1.11.1 and then select the newly set up AVM device on the RC 9 via the Select Device menu item. This menu item can be accessed via the System Menu, which you can access by pressing the Settings button (tool icon) of the RC 9.

  • Page 16: Software & Firmware Updates

    For maximum ease of use and to get the most out of your device, it is necessary to keep both the firmware of the integrated AVM X-STREAM engine® and the RC X app up to date. The latest version of the RC X app is available for download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. To check the installed AVM X-STREAM Engine®...

  • Page 17: Operation Of The Basic Functions

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 If you have a new version available under SW Update or Host Update, install it via "Update Firmware“. The device will restart to install the update. Do not turn off the device under any circumstances and wait for the update to be fully installed.

  • Page 18: Spotify Connect

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 high-level analog inputs (33), one XLR input (37), one coaxial digital input (25), one optical digital input (27), one HDMI-ARC input (23), one PHONO MM/MC input (31+32). The selected sound source is displayed in capital letters on the left side of the display. The selection of other sound sources such as Spotify Connect®, Apple AirPlay, TIDAL, QOBUZ, HIGHRESAUDIO, web radio, podcasts, music server or USB drive (19) is normally done exclusively via the optionally available RC 9 remote control or the free RC X app for iOS and Android.

  • Page 19: Cd-Player

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 2.5 CD-Player (Just CS) When the built-in CD player is selected, you can operate its basic functions using the five menu buttons under the display. Advanced settings (Repeat Mode, Shuffle, etc.) are also possible via the extended CD player menu by briefly pressing the MENU menu button.

  • Page 20: Bluetooth

    The integrated Bluetooth function enables the wireless transmission of high-quality music signals from a Bluetooth player such as a smartphone, tablet or PC to your AVM device. In order to activate and use the Bluetooth function, a compatible Bluetooth player must first be paired with your AVM device (see section 2.6.1 below).

  • Page 21: Selection Of The Appropriate Termination For The Phono Input

    Pairing weiterer Bluetooth-Player Your AVM device can only be paired with one Bluetooth player at a time. To switch to a different Bluetooth player, an existing connection must first be disconnected. You can do this in the RC X app for iOS and Android under Bluetooth.

  • Page 22: Advanced Settings (Menu)

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 Adjustment of the gain 2.7.3 The output voltage of pickups is not standardized. There are therefore very "loud" and very "quiet" models. However, this has nothing to do with their sound quality. To suit each pickup, the gain of the CS/PS 3.3/5.3 can be adjusted.

  • Page 23: Global Settings

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 3.1 Global Settings The following settings are available for each input group, whether digital, analogue, stream, CD, etc. 3.1.1 Balance The Balance function allows you to move the right-left balance to the left or right in the range of ±6 dB to compensate for asymmetries.

  • Page 24: Analog Inputs

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 3.1.5 Loudness Listening to music quietly often gives the impression of a flat, unbrilliant sound. This is due to a characteristic of the human ear: with quiet sounds, bass and treble are no longer perceived as well. The "Loudness Adjustment"...

  • Page 25: Phono Input

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 3.4.3 Filter By pressing the menu button (5) you can access the Filter setting. You can choose between available filter settings for the selected digital input. You can choose the STEEP and SMOOTH filter settings according to your tonal preferences. Depending on the signal being played, different filter settings can produce optimal sonic results.

  • Page 26: Setup

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 3.7 Setup The setup menu offers you a number of other settings to customize the device to your personal needs. To access the Setup menu, press and hold the menu button (5) until it is replaced by MENU SETUP.

  • Page 27: Volume Control

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 3.7.1.8 Remaining Time Display Here you can customize whether a song that is playing shows the total time (total) or the remaining time of the current song. 3.7.2 Volume Control In this menu, you can make personal adjustments to the volume. 3.7.2.1 Power On Volume Sets the volume of the device after startup.
  • Page 28 (4) as desired. A name has a maximum of 8 characters. The name can be changed conveniently via AVM's RC-X APP or via the separately available RC9 remote control. NOTE: To rename the input in the APP, after selecting your CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3, go to Inputs in the overview and press the 3-dot icon on the right side of the input to be renamed.
  • Page 29 In this setting point, you can specify whether the signal for the digital outputs (optical and COAX) is fixed or output is volume-controlled. 3.7.4.5 Trigger External AMP by audio When using AVM power amplifiers, you can turn them on and off using the connected audio cable. This will make it easier for you to operate your system.
  • Page 30 3.7.6 Desired Standby Mode To ensure that your AVM device can be switched on at any time via the RC X app for iOS and Android, the integrated AVM X-STREAM engine® remains in constant operational readiness in Network Standby mode, even in standby mode. Please note that this will increase the power consumption. If you want to save this energy, select Standby mode from this menu.

  • Page 31: Settings Via The Rc X App

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 Settings via the RC X App Most of the settings you make via the device menu can also be easily changed with the new RC X app for iOS and Android. For step-by-step instructions on how to connect to the network, see section 1.13. 3.8.1 Device Name Here you can customize the name of the device in the network or name a listening area individually,...
  • Page 32 Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 3.8.8.3 Inputs Here, as in the Personal Setup, you can skip unused inputs. To do this, you can simply decide which ones are displayed or skipped by selecting or deselecting the required inputs. (See also section 3.7.3.1).

  • Page 33: Factory Reset

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 Factory Reset Hold down the menu button (7) to go to the SETUP menu. Find and select the point "Factory Reset". Select your desired RESET here. The device will now perform the factory reset and then reboot to the general operating state. Alternatively, a factory reset can be easily performed via the RC X app for iOS and Android, the SETUP menu or the RC 9 remote control.

  • Page 34: Appendix

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 4 Appendix 4.1 Caring for the housing The surface and print of the case as well as the display screen are largely scratch-resistant. This can be cleaned with mild soapy water or a glass cleaner and a soft duster. WARNING: Under no circumstances should liquid get into the inside of the case during cleaning.
  • Page 35 Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 4. Lipsync out of sync on digital inputs If, despite supported low-latency technology, the lip-sync is not correct, your TV often offers its own setting option to compensate for this. Your CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 does not currently have its own setting for this.

  • Page 36: Guarantor Bestimmunen

    Prerequisites for your warranty claim are: The device must have been purchased from an AVM-authorized reseller. Devices that come from other sources will not be repaired (not even for a fee).

  • Page 37: Technical Data

    Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 Technical Data 5.1.1 Amplifire (CS/AS only) Amplification factor ............................ 30 Factor ..............................< 0.005% Signal-to-noise ratio ..........................> 95dB Input Sensitivity (2x350W, 4) ....................... 1.2V Output power ....................2x 350W (4) / 2x 180W (8) 5.1.2 Preamp (analogue) Input Resistance (RCA) .........................
  • Page 38 Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 5.1.5 CD-Player (Only CS) Playable formats ............CD Audio, CDR (according to Red Book standard) Frequenzgang CD........................< 20 - 20 kHz 5.1.6 Network LAN port (hot pluggable) ......................100 Mbit/s Supported WLAN/ Wifi standards .............. 2.4/ 5GHz/ 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Number of antennas ............................2 WPS ................................
  • Page 39 Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 5.1.12 Control Trigger input ..........................5 - 20V Trigger output (2x) .................. 12V (sequentially switched) NOTE: The second trigger-out is delayed to the first trigger-out to protect against excessive current spikes. Please use a standard 3.5mm mono jack cable for the trigger connectors. 5.1.13 Distortion factor (CS/AS 3.3/5.3) Power supply ......................
  • Page 40 NOTE on power consumption in standby mode: To ensure that your AVM device can be switched on at any time via the RC X app for iOS and Android, the integrated AVM X-STREAM engine® remains in constant operational readiness in stand-by mode.
  • Page 41 Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 Dieses Produkt unterstützt AirPlay und erfordert iOS 11.4 oder höher. Apple und AirPlay sind geschützte Marken von Apple Inc., die in den USA und anderen Ländern eingetragen sind. Die Verwendung des „Works with Apple“ -Logos bedeutet, dass ein Zubehörteil speziell für die im Logo ange- gebene Technologie entworfen und vom Entwickler für die Erfüllung der Apple-Leistungsstandards zertifiziert wurde.
  • Page 42 Instruction Manual EVOLUTION CS/AS/PAS 3.3/5.3 We reserve the right to make changes to technical data and equipment. Stand: 11. November 2023...

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