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Power Amplifier OVATION SA8.2

Operating Instructions

AVM GmbH, Daimlerstrasse 8, D-76316 Malsch, Germany

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Power Amplifier OVATION SA8.2 Operating Instructions AVM GmbH, Daimlerstrasse 8, D-76316 Malsch, Germany...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 Manuafaktur GmbH, Daimlerstraße 8, D-76316 Malsch, Germany Website: www.avm-audio.com, e-mail: info@avm-audio.com. Index...
  • Page 3: Packing

    Packing The bottom of the flight case in which the unit is packed is NOT symmetrical. If you want to pack the unit into the case please take care of correct positioning. The distances between the holes and the edges of the case differ by 5 mm. In case of doubt please measure the distances and position the unit as described in the sketch below.
  • Page 4: Removing The Cover Plate

    Removing the cover plate The cover plate is screwed from the bottom side of the unit. To open it, put the unit to the edge of a desk (right up, NOT upside down!) so that you can access the marked holes in the bottom. Insert a long (at least 25 cm) 3 mm Inbus-driver and unscrew the four screws.
  • Page 5: Technical Specialties In Short

    The OVATION SA8.2 has been developed to satisfy even highest demands on reproduction of music. Forget about noise and distortion and enjoy it's warm and powerful music reproduction - regardless which loudspeaker You use.
  • Page 6: Operation Of The Ovation Sa8.2

    2. Operation of the OVATION SA8.2 In the text you will find a number behind the names of the individual controls. These refer to the numbering of the following drawings: Front panel Mains switch Display 3a-e: Menu keys DISPLAY switch...
  • Page 7: Placement Of The Unit / Cooling

    If you use the OVATION SA8.2 in 115V-VERSION: The minimum allowable speaker impedance is 2 Ohms. Speakers with values below that can cause the OVATION SA8.2 to draw too much current from mains. This can blow the fuses inside the unit or the fuse of your wall outlet.
  • Page 8: First Steps, Switching On And Off

    OVATION SA8.2 is operating. The OVATION SA8.2 is equipped with 2 pairs of output clip. Connect the "left" marked clips (6) to the left speaker, the "right" marked clips (5) to the right speaker. Only use loudspeaker cable of good quality and with sufficient diameter to connect your loudspeaker to the output clips.
  • Page 9: Display Mode

    If you are using banana plugs secure the outer parts of the sockets (by clockwise turning) before inserting the pin. This will prevent rattling. On delivery you may find that plastic plugs cover the 4mm holes of the loudspeaker clips. These can be removed with a thin screwdriver. To be able to fully appreciate the tonal qualities of the stereo amp you should keep the speaker cables as short as possible.
  • Page 10: Menu System

    Switching to operate and to stand by is controlled via the trigger input (9). • auto: The OVATION SA8.2 switches on automatically as soon as the pre amplifier delivers • musical signals and to stand by when the pre amplifier has not delivered a signal for more than 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Page 11: Care Of The Casing

    Unit does not switch from STAND BY to OPERATE or switches while listening to music from OPERATE to STAND BY. This can happen when the OVATION SA8.2 is operated in "auto" mode and you are listening at • low levels. Then the incoming Voltage from the preamp is too low to trigger the auto-circuit. In this case we recommend to switch the unit to "permanent"...
  • Page 12 The use of a symmetrical cable with wrong setting. The display shows "OVERHEAT" and the unit switches off Switch mains off and let the OVATION SA8.2 cool down for 15 minutes. Make sure that the unit is • placed according to the tips in chapter 2.1 Placement of the unit / cooling.
  • Page 13: Conditions Of Warranty (Europe Only)

    6. Conditions of warranty (Europe 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 14: Technical Information

    7. Technical Information Sensitivity Cinch: 1.2 V / 10 kOhms (400 W / 4 Ohms) Sensitivity XLR: 1.2 V / 20 kOhms (400 W / 4 Ohms) Gain 30 dB Output Power into 8 Ohms: >220 Watts Output Power into 4 Ohms: >450 Watts Output Power into 2 Ohms: >650 Watts...

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