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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Modular preamplifier OVATION PA8... -
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
Table of contents page page Präamble Table of contents 4. Advanced settings, the menu system 4.1 RDS-Display 1. Basic informations 4.2 Scanmode 1.1 Mechanical construction 4.3 2 ch-mode 1.2 Plug in slots for inputs / outputs 4.4 Bandwidth 1.3 Power supply 4.5 Sensitivity 1.4 Input cards 4.6 Tone control... -
Page 4: Basic Informations
1. Basic information The OVATION PA8 is a modular amplifier. It offers multiple configuration possibilities, easy update availability and effortless servicing through modular technology as used in the studios. 1.1 Mechanical construction The casing is made of solid 6 mm aluminum, the front panel is 15 mm thick. This material is non magnetic and protects superbly against electrical disturbance fields. -
Page 5: Input Cards
1.4 Input cards The input circuits act extremely fast and use special semiconductors for exact and nearly noise free sound reproduction. Unused input cards do not only swich off the incoming signals but also the signal grounds. This technique ensures that only the active source is connected to the PA8. This avoids ground loops and ensures a totally hum free and optimally clear reproduction of the music signals. -
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 Front panel Power button (on / off) 5 - 9 Multifunctional buttons (soft keys) Source selector 10 Volume knob Control LED... -
Page 7: Insertion And Removal Of Plug-In Cards
The unit will again look for new software on the plugged cards and perform the update normally. This is indicated in the display (4). After the update is finished the unit is ready to be used. NOTE: If the unit has performed a software update: Please refer to http://www.avm-audio.com for latest issue of instruction manual. -
Page 8: Installation And Cooling
2.10 Remote control of power amplifiers via audio cable If you use an AVM power amplifier of the latest 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 9: 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 10: 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 ! AUT"... -
Page 11: Advanced Settings, The Menu System
4. Menu system The PA8 offers 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 12: Loudness
4.9 Loudness (if sound processor is built in) 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 13: Remote Control
5. Remote control The main functions of the PA8 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 14: 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 15: Technical Data
9. Technical data OVATION PA8 Sensitivity all inputs (output = 1V) 20 mV – 450 mV (adjustable) Input impedance balanced XLR 14 kOhms Input impedance RCA Cinch 6,8 kOhms Output impedance pre out RCA-cinch 100 Ohms Output impedance pre out XLR... -
Page 16: 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 17: 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. -
Page 18: And Following
PA8, setting of phono card 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.
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