Basic Operation; Switching On / Standby; Selecting The Signal Source; Volume Setting / Mute - AVM inspiration C6m Operating Instructions Manual

3. Basic operation

In case the C6m was not connected to mains a self test will be performed when it is switched on by mains
switch (30) for the first time. The unit checks it's configuration and if all installed components work properly. If
a DAB-Tuner is installed, the unit will scan the DAB band in order to indentify the available DAB stations.
This will last about 1 minute. The procedure is shown in the display.

3.1 Switching on / standby

Using the button power (1) You can switch between on (operate) and stand by. In the on state the display (3)
and the LED (2) light up. In stand by mode the display (3) is off and the LED glows to indicate that the unit is
still connected to mains.
CAUTION: When switched to stand by the unit is still connected to mains. In case of thunderstorm or if You
leave the house for a longer time we recommend that You switch the amplifier off by using the mains switch
(30) or pull the mains plug.

3.2 Selecting the signal source

Use the source selectors (10 - 13) to select a signal source. The selected source is indicated in the display
(3).

3.3 Volume setting / MUTE

Use the rotary encoder (14) to set the desired volume. Depending on rotating speed the volume increases /
decreases in 0,5 dB steps (slow) or 3 dB steps (fast). The actual setting is shown in the display (3).

3.4 Setting of input sensitivity

The level of signal sources differs often by several dB. So You recognize a step in volume, when switching
between two inputs. It is also possible, that a source which is too loud overdrives the input and causes
distortion. With the sensitivity setting menu You can avoid this. The sensitivity of each input can be set
between – 12.5 dB and + 12.5 dB.
NOTE: The input levels of internal CD player, digital inputs and tuner are already set to equal values and
cannot be changed.
Select an input with the input selector (16) and chose a convenient volume level. Now press the button
MENU (under the display) for more than 2 seconds. The display (3) now shows "level". In the upper line it
shows the name of the actual source and on the right side the actual input sensitivity (factory setting: "0,0").
Set the sensitivity using the buttons VALUE (7, 8). Switching between the several sources allows You to
compare and adjust the levels. If You are ready, press EXIT (5) and Your settings are stored.
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