Operating instructions
OVATION CD 6.2
Caution
This unit contains a class 1 laser diode. Do not open. Invisible laser radiation can damage
your eyes.
Laserdiode Typ: Ga-Al-As
Wavelength: 755 - 815 nm (25 °C)
Output power: max. 0,7 mW max.
Declaration of conformity (for EC only)
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 Manufaktur GmbH
Daimlerstraße 8
D-76316 Malsch
Germany
www.avm.audio
info@avm.audio
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this AVM product. You now own a versatile, excellent sounding hifi
component. Before enjoying music, please read this manual carefully. After that you will know
how to use your new CD 6.2 in the optimal way.
Please note that the range of functions of your AVM hifi component can be easily expanded by
means of a software update at any time. Hence, the present operating instructions will require
continued updates going forward. You you can always download the most current version from
our website at www.avm.audio.
Sincerely yours,
The AVM Team
Table of contents
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! Getting started ...................................................................................................................... 6!
1.1! What’s in the box? .......................................................................................................... 6!
1.2! Control and operating elements ...................................................................................... 6!
1.3! Installation and cooling ................................................................................................... 7!
1.4! Connection to mains ....................................................................................................... 7!
1.5! Connection to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier ....................................................... 8!
1.6! Connection of digital signal sources ............................................................................... 8!
1.7! RC 3 remote control ........................................................................................................ 8!
1.8! External IR remote control ............................................................................................... 9!
2! Basic operation .................................................................................................................. 10!
2.1! First operation / self test ............................................................................................... 10!
2.2! Switching on / stand by ................................................................................................. 10!
2.3! Display ........................................................................................................................... 10!
2.4! CD Player ...................................................................................................................... 11!
2.5! Selecting the signal ....................................................................................................... 13!
2.6! Volume setting ............................................................................................................... 13!
2.7! Samplerate and filter setting ......................................................................................... 14!
2.8! USB B digital input ........................................................................................................ 14!
3! Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................. 15!
3.1! Personal Setup .............................................................................................................. 15!
3.2! Reset (factory default settings) ...................................................................................... 16!
4! Appendix ............................................................................................................................. 17!
4.1! Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 17!
4.2! Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 17!
4.3! Conditions of warranty (EC only) ................................................................................... 17!
5! Technical Data .................................................................................................................... 19!
5.1! Digital input ................................................................................................................... 19!
5.2! CD-Player ...................................................................................................................... 19!
5.3! Analogue out ................................................................................................................. 19!
5.4! Other ............................................................................................................................. 19!
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1 Getting started
1.1 What’s in the box?
• OVATION CD 6.2
• RC 3 remote control
• Power cable
CAUTION: After unpacking, please check the scope of delivery to ensure that all parts have
been supplied and are undamaged. In case the original packing has already been opened,
please contact your local dealer. Often, your dealer prepares your new device prior to delivery
to adapt and change the configuration to your personal needs.
1.2 Control and operating elements
The numbers in the drawings below mark the control elements. They refer to the numbers in
the text, where the operation of the unit is described.
1 Power button (on / off)
2 Option key < (Input, track programming)
3 Option key > (Input, track programming)
4 PROG button (track programming, RND)
5 FILTER button
6 REPEAT button
7 Control LED
8 CD slot
9 Display
10 STOP button
11 PAUSE button
12 PLAY button
13 Skip / Search button back
14 Skip / Search button forward
15 EJECT button
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16 Analogue output left (XLR)
17 Analogue output right (XLR)
18 Analogue output right (Cinch/RCA)
19 Analogue output left (Cinch/RCA)
20 Digital output optical
21 Digital output coaxial
22 USB B digital input
23 Digital input optical 2
24 Digital input optical 1
25 Digital input coaxial 2
26 Digital input coaxial 1
27 Digital input AES/EBU
28 Mains connector
29 Mains switch
30 Trigger outputs
31 Connector for external IR receiver
32 Phase LED
33 Link
34 Configuration port (updates)
1.3 Installation and cooling
The unit can become hot depending on demanded output power or environmental
temperature. Therefore it is important, that the cooling air can flow unhindered into the air
inlet in the bottom and flow out through the holes in the rear panel. Direct exposure to
sunlight is not recommended because this will heat up the unit and may cause unwanted
malfuctions.
1.4 Connection to mains
Connect the unit to the mains outlet (28) by using the power cord which is (in some countries)
delivered together with the unit. Make sure that mains voltage is according to the value
printed on the rear panel of the amp (near mains connector).
CAUTION: Keep the unit switched off (29) until all audio connections are made.
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1.5 Connection to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier
Connect the analogue outputs (16-19) to the high-level inputs of a preamplifier or integrated
amplifier. The RCA-cinch outputs and the balanced XLR outputs are fully decoupled from
each other and can be used independently.
1.6 Connection of digital signal sources
Digital signal sources
Connect the outputs of your digital sources to the corresponding inputs of the CD 6.2:
- Optical inputs (23,24)
- Coaxial inputs (25,26)
- USB B input (22)
- AES/EBU input (27)
Digital input sources
The input of a digital recorder must be connected to the digital outputs (20, 21). The signal on
the digital outputs depends on the selected source (e.g. DIG COAX, DIG OPT).
1.7 RC 3 remote control
The included RC 3 remote control allows for easy and comprehensive control of the CD 6.2.
All main functions of the CD 6.2 can be controlled by the RC 3: On/Off, Source Selection,
Station Selection, SKIP, PLAY/PAUSE, and STOP.
By pressing the PLAY button briefly a second time, the PAUSE function is activated while in
CD mode. By pressing the STOP button briefly a second time, an inserted CD is ejected. By
holding down one of the SKIP buttons a little longer, the device switches into seek mode
(Fast Forward/Reverse).
If there is no CD inserted or the CD is not in playback mode, you can switch between the
different digital inputs by pressing the STATION buttons of the RC 3. Press PLAY to return to
CD mode.
If a variable output level has been activated in the personal setup menu (see 3.1.1), you can
control the output level of the analogue outputs of your CD 3.2 / CD 5.2 by pressing the
VOLUME buttons on your RC 3 remote control (see also 2.6).
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1.7.1 Battery change
Bottom view RC 3 remote control
Unscrew the 6 marked screws (CAUTION: Do NOT unscrew the 2 unmarked screws in the
middle). Take the bottom plate with the mounted pcb out. Remove the worn batteries and
replace them with two new batteries (type CR2032, 3V Lithium cells). Make sure that polarity
is correct (the "+" sign must be on top). Insert the bottom plate and screw it tight.
1.8 External IR remote control
The CD 6.2 can be connected to an external IR receiver by using the IR jack (31). The plug is
a 3,5mm stereo headphone plug.
Pin configuration of IR connectors (31)
3,5mm stereo
+5V supplyIR-SignalGND
infrared input
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2 Basic operation
2.1 First operation / self test
In case the CD 6.2 was not connected to mains a self test will be performed when it is
switched on by the mains switch (29) for the first time. The unit will check its configuration
and that all the installed components work properly. The procedure is shown in the display.
Afterwards the unit will switch to stand by.
2.2 Switching on / stand by
Using the button power (1) you can switch between on (operate) and stand by. When
switched on, the display (10) lights up and the LED (7) is off. In stand by mode the display is
off and the LED is on to indicate that the unit is still connected to mains.
CAUTION: When switched to stand by the unit is still connected to the mains. In case of a
thunderstorm or if you leave the house for a longer time we recommend that you switch the
amplifier off by using the mains switch (29) or pull the mains plug (28).
2.3 Display
When the unit is on, the display (9) shows information about the current settings and state of
your CD Player. Apart from informations about the operating status (CD Player, Digital Input
etc.) the lower line shows you currently active settings of the D/A converter: On the left-hand
side the sample rate (e.g. "192") and bit depth is displayed. On the right-hand side you will
find the current filter setting (SMOOTH or STEEP).
2.3.1 Display in CD player mode
TRACK
On the left-hand side both the current title is displayed (big figures) and the total number of
available tracks of the inserted CD (small figures).
TIME
At the centre of the display the total duration of an inserted CD is displayed, while stopped
(STOP). As soon as the CD is played (PLAY) or paused (PAUSE), the time already elapsed of
the current track is displayed.
STATUS
On the right-hand side the current operating status is displayed (STOP, PLAY, PAUSE).
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PROG
In case of a currently active track programming both the currently playing track and the total
number of programmed tracks is displayed on the left-hand side (for example "PROG 2/17").
RND
In case the random play mode is activated, the currently playing track and the total number of
programmed tracks are displayed on the left-hand side (for example "RND 5/12").
2.3.2 Display in D/A converter mode
On the left-hand side the name of the currently selected input is displayed. If there is no
incoming signal available at the currently selected input, NO DIG SIGNAL or NO USB
PLUGGED is shown right next to the input name.
2.4 CD Player
2.4.1 Playable disc formats
Your CD Player can play back all compact discs which are recorded according to the red
book standard (means the standards for audio CDs established by Philips and Sony).
Furthermore all CDRs and CDR/Ws with good reflection recorded according to this standard
are playable. Most copy protected discs are also playable. But we cannot take responsibility
that all future copy protection systems are playable.
2.4.2 Insert / eject
Insert a CD
Your CD Player is provided with a slot-in CD drive (8). Insert the CD (coverside up) and push
slightly. The drive will now automatically draw the disc inside. After that the player reads the
TOC (table of contents) and shows it on the display. Most left is the number of the actual
track followed by the total number of tracks on the CD (for example "1/17"). The middle of the
display shows the total playing time of the CD.
NOTE: If there is still a CD inside or the unit is in stand by, the slot will be blocked. If the
inserted disc is not readable (DVD, data-CD) the display will show NO AUDIODISC.
Eject CD
Press the EJECT button (15). Then the disc will be ejected. If no CD is inserted, the display
shows NO DISC.
AUTO PLAY
If CD is not selected as source the unit will automatically change to CD from any other input
as soon as a CD is inserted. If AUTO PLAY is activated (see 0), the CD player will start
playing automatically every time a CD is inserted. If AUTO PLAY is deactivated, the CD
player will read the TOC (table fo contents) of the inserted disc and then go to STOP mode.
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2.4.3 CD playback
If a disc is inside playing is started by pressing the PLAY button (12). If you press PAUSE (11)
the unit will go into the pause mode until PLAY (12) or STOP (10) is pressed.
The actual state (PLAY, PAUSE, STOP) is shown on the display (8). Furthermore, the display
shows the actual playing time, the actual title number and the total number of titles.
2.4.4 SKIP / SEARCH
Using the SKIP buttons (13, 14) you can easily access any title on the disc. When you press
one of the SKIP buttons for longer than a second while the unit is playing, it begins to play in
fast forward or reverse mode (SEARCH).
While the player is stopped, the SKIP buttons (13, 14) can be used to select a title. A short tip
switches to the next / previous title. Holding one of the buttons down scans automatically up
/ down. The number of the actual title is shown in the display (TRACK).
2.4.5 Repeat
Press the REPEAT button (6) once to repeat the actual title, twice to repeat the whole CD or
the programmed sequence. A third pressing returns to the normal playing mode. The repeat
state is displayed in the upper line of the display (RP ONE / RP ALL).
2.4.6 Programing an individual playlist
If a disc is inside the player you can program your individual playing sequence as follows.
Press the PROG button (4) to enter the playlist menu. Pressing STOP (10) exits the menu and
the unit will return to normal mode. Pressing PAUSE (11) generates a random playlist.
Pressing PLAY (12) leads you to the programming menu:
The display shows on the left side the actual title (TRCK), below the playing time of this title
(TIME). Pressing the Option keys (2,3) selects a title.
Pressing PLAY (12) adds the selected title to the playlist. The display shows on the right side
the number of programmed titles (PGM-QTY xx). Below the playing time of the programmed
list (P-TIME xx).
The button PROG (4) stores the playlist, if you want to exit without storing, press STOP (10).
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2.4.7 Programming an individual playlist (example)
The CD inside the player contains 15 titles. You want to play only titles 7, 3 and 8.
• Press PROG (4) and the PLAY (12). The display now shows "PGM-QTY 00" and
“TRCK 1/15”.
• Select title 7 using the Option keys (2,3). The display shows “TRCK 7/15”.
• Now add the selected track to the playlist by pressing PLAY (12).
• Select title 3 using the Option keys (2,3). The display shows “TRCK 3/15”.
• Now add the selected track to the playlist by pressing PLAY (12).
• Select title 8 using the Option keys (2,3). The display shows “TRCK 8/15”.
• Now add the selected track to the playlist by pressing PLAY (12).
• Press PROG (4) to finish the programming and store the playlist.
NOTE: The maximum number of programmed tracks is 99. The maximum program duration
is 99 minutes.
Deleting an existing playlist
To delete an exisitng playlist, press PROG (4) and after that STOP (10).
2.4.8 Random
Press the PROG button (4) to enter the playlist menu and after that PAUSE (11). Now a
random playlist will be generated. To delete a random playlist, press PROG (4) and after that
STOP (10).
2.5 Selecting the signal
Besides the included CD drive the CD 6.2 is equipped with a wealth of digital inputs (20-27)
which can be selected with the option keys (2,3) on the front side of the unit, until the desired
source appears on the display.
CAUTION: If you switch to another source while playing a CD, the drive will stop first. This
may take a few seconds. If you activate a digital input that has no valid signal, NO DIG
SIGNAL or NO USB PLUGGED is shown on the display.
2.6 Volume setting
If the option Gain variable is activated in the Personal Setup menu (see 3.1.1), the playback
volume of the CD 6.2 can be controlled in steps of 0,5 dB by holding down one of the option
keys on the front side of the unit (2, 3) for more than one second. The current volume level is
shown in the range of 0 to 100 dB in the upper part of the display.
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2.7 Samplerate and filter setting
By pressing the FILTER button (5) once or several times you can choose between available
sample rates and filter setttings for a specified source (CD or digital input). The currently
selected sample rate is displayed at the bottom left corner (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192,
352, 384 kHz). NAT (NATIVE) indicates that the incoming sample rate of the signal is being
directly processed. CONV (CONVERSION) however indicates an ongoing upsampling
process of the incoming signal to a desired sample rate.
Please note that only the settings NAT / STEEP or NAT / SMOOTH are available if USB is
selected.
The digital filter settings SMOOTH and STEEP can be set according to your personal
preference. Technically speaking, the setting SHARP indicates a steep filter characteristic at
the upper end of the frequency band, leading both to a flat amplitude frequency response
and a rather strong phase rotation. SMOOTH however leads to a less steep filter
characteristic by showing a slightly earlier attenuation of the amplitude frequency response
with almost no phase rotation.
Please note that a chosen filter setting is only true for a selected input and is being recalled
every time you select the respective input again, even after the device has completey been
switched off.
2.8 USB B digital input
If a digital signal from a computer (PC or Mac) is connected to the USB B digital input of your
CD Player (22), you can choose between two different modes (LO RES or HI RES) by
pressing the PROG button (4).
LO RES can be used to play back a digital input signal with a sample rate of up to 96kHz
without the need for an additional audio driver on your Windows PC or Mac.
HI RES can be used to play back a digital input signal with a sample rate of up to 384kHz/24
Bit (PCM) without the need to install an audio driver on your Mac. If you are using a Windows
PC you will need to install an additional driver which is available for download on the
respective product page at www.avm.audio.
Below the LO RES and HI RES indication, the currently active data format is shown on the
display (PCM or DSD).
Please note that you need to select the HI RES mode in order to play back DSD64 or
DSD128 files.
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3 Advanced Settings
3.1 Personal Setup
The personal setup offers a range of settings to individualize the CD 6.2 according to your
personal needs. To enter the personal setup menu, please switch off your device on the rear
of the unit at the mains switch (29). Keep the PROG button pressed (4) while you switch on
the unit again (29). As soon as the display shows the personal setup menu you can release
the PROG button (4).
When the personal setup is active you can select the desired function using the option keys
(2, 3). Use the SKIP buttons (13, 14) to apply changes to a selected function. EXIT exits the
personal setup and stores the settings.
Depending on the currently selected sound source the personal setup menu offers a range of
selected settings described in the following.
3.1.1 Set volume control
Gain fix
If the gain fix option is activated, the signal of the selected sound source will be played back
with a fixed volume level. This setting is particularly useful when the CD 6.2 is part of a
surround sound setup where a separate surround decoder is used for bass and multi-channel
management. If a surround system is connected to the CD 6.2, specific settings such as
channel balance, tone settings and bass management are controlled by a separate decoder.
These settings may not be altered by other components in order to maintain the balance of all
channels. For this application, the CD 6.2 offers the gain fix function by passing through the
signal with a fixed gain setting.
Gain variable
If the gain varibale option is activated, the volume level of the selected sound source can be
adjusted with the option keys (2, 3) on the front-side of the unit (see 2.6).
3.1.2 set display brightness
Sets display brightness 25% to 100%.
NOTE: The setting 100% can lead to "burn in" effects on the display if the unit is operated in
this setting for a very long time. In order to avoid such "burn in effects" please switch the unit
to stand by, if not in use.
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3.1.3 Set autoplay
When AUTO PLAY is activated, the CD player will start playing automatically every time a CD
is inserted. IF AUTO PLAY is deactivated, the player will read the TOC (table of contents) of
the inserted disc and then go to STOP mode.
3.1.4 skip unused inputs
Unused inputs can be deactivated (SKIPPED). The CD 6.2 will then skip these inputs when
the source selectors (2, 3) are applied or if you select a sound source via the RC 3 remote
control.
3.1.5 define input names
You can individually set the names (max. 8 characters) of the different sources shown in the
display. To adjust a name, proceed as follows:
Press one of the option keys (2, 3) to select an input. Press REPEAT (6) to select the position
and use the SKIP buttons (13, 14) to define the character (holding the key pressed changes
the character every half second).
3.2 Reset (factory default settings)
The Reset menu cancels certain or all settings and makes the unit return to default settings.
To enter the Reset menu, please switch off your device on the rear of the unit at the mains
switch (29). Keep both the REPEAT button (6) and the STOP button (10) pressed while you
switch on the unit again (29). As soon as the display shows the reset menu you can release
both buttons (6, 10).
Select if you just want to clear the input names (NAMES) with the PAUSE button (11) or reset
the unit completely (ALL) by pressing the PLAY button (12).
Pressing the STOP button (10) will bring the unit back to normal operating mode without
resetting any item (CANCEL).
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4 Appendix
4.1 Cleaning
Use a soft cloth and normal glass cleansing fluid. CAUTION: Make sure that no fluid comes
into the unit. Do not use scouring cleaners. They may damage the surface.
4.2 Troubleshooting
Some putative defects are often caused by mistakes in operation. Sometimes other units
connected to the amplifier can cause problems. We therefore kindly ask you to read the
following tips before consulting your dealer or us.
1. No playback
a) Mute function is active, press button MUTE on your remote control or increase the
volume using the rotary encoder (11).
b) Inadvertent switching to stand by. Press power button (1). If the LED indicator and display
do not light up a fuse can be blown due to overvoltage (e.g. in case of a thunderstorm
etc.). Please contact your dealer.
2. Unit switches off during normal operation
This can happen if the temperature inside the unit becomes too high. In this case the CD
player switches off and the display shows ’overheat’. Switch the unit off and let it cool down
for five minutes.
3. Remote control doesn’t work
a) Change the battery of your remote control (see 0).
b) Point with the remote control transmitter directly to the unit.
5. The display shows „no disc“ although a CD is inserted
a) Please make sure the CD is not a data disc, has not been damaged and is inserted with
the correct side facing up
b) Please clean your CD with a soft cleaning cloth.
4.3 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 three years from date of purchase.
The warranty covers the costs of material and working time, transport costs are to be borne
by the owner.
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Provisions for this warranty are:
• The unit must have been purchased from an authorised dealer. Equipment from other
sources will not be repaired, not even at charge.
• The warranty registration card, together with a copy of the bill of sale, must be received
by us within four weeks of the date of purchase.
• The defect must not have been caused by improper handling or misuse.
• Return the unit to us only in its original packing. If this is not possible we are entitled to
refuse acceptance. We will not assume responsibility for transport damage under any
circumstances.
• A short description of the defect is to be included with the returned unit.
• In cases of doubt we reserve the right to request a copy of the bill of sale.
• We also reserve the right to levy a handling charge for items returned without good or
valid reason, or if the unit proves to be not defective.
NOTE: If you are returning the unit from a country other than Germany you should ensure that
correct export documents are obtained. We cannot accept any charges for costs arising from
improper or incomplete export documentation.
If you have purchased your unit from a dealer outside Germany please refer to him or the
relevant importing firm to process the warranty.
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5 Technical Data
5.1 Digital input
Samplerate upsampling /downsampling switchable
up to 384 kHz / 32 Bit
Frequency response <20 Hz – 80 kHz
Deemphasis yes,
automatic
Input format DIG IN opt/coax SPDIF, 33 kHz – 96 / 192 kHz / 16 – 24 Bit
USB input Asynchronous, galvanically isolated
PCM (without driver) up to 96 kHz / 24 Bit
PCM (without driver) up to 384 kHz / 32 Bit
DSD (with driver) DSD64 (2, 8 MHz) and DSD128 (5,6 MHz)
5.2 CD-Player
CD formats CD Audio, CDR
(according to Red-Book-Standard)
Frequency response CD <20 Hz – 20 kHz
5.3 Analogue out
Output voltage 2,5 V
Frequency response 0Hz - >80 kHz
Crosstalk attenuation >120 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio >110 dB
THD <0,001%
5.4 Other
Supply voltage 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, typ. 15 W
Enhanced stand-by mode <5 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 mm x 130 mm x 370 mm
Weight 11 kg (depending on configuration)
Changes reserved without notice. 07/07/2016
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