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Operating instructions
OVATION SD 6.2
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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
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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 SD 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
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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! Connecting digital sources .............................................................................................. 8!
1.6! Connecting analogue signal sources .............................................................................. 8!
1.7! Connecting a recorder .................................................................................................... 8!
1.8! RC 9 remote control ........................................................................................................ 8!
1.9! RC S App for iOS and Android ........................................................................................ 8!
1.10! Network installation (LAN, WiFi) .................................................................................... 8!
1.11! Software updates ........................................................................................................ 12!
2! Basic operation .................................................................................................................. 13!
2.1! First operation / self test ............................................................................................... 13!
2.2! Switching on / stand by ................................................................................................. 13!
2.3! Selecting a signal source .............................................................................................. 13!
2.4! Volume setting ............................................................................................................... 13!
2.5! Setting of input sensitivity ............................................................................................. 14!
2.6! Samplerate and filter settings ....................................................................................... 14!
3! Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................. 15!
3.1! Global settings .............................................................................................................. 15!
3.2! Personal Setup .............................................................................................................. 16!
3.3! Reset (factory default settings) ...................................................................................... 17!
4! RC 9 Fernbedienung (optionally available) ...................................................................... 18!
4.1! Overview ........................................................................................................................ 18!
4.2! Activation and stand by mode ...................................................................................... 19!
4.3! Battery charge ............................................................................................................... 19!
4.4! Colour display ............................................................................................................... 19!
4.5! Entry of letters, numbers, and characters ..................................................................... 20!
4.6! Hotkeys ......................................................................................................................... 20!
4.7! System settings ............................................................................................................. 20!
4.8! Source Menu ................................................................................................................. 23!
4.9! Receiver Settings .......................................................................................................... 26!
5! Appendix ............................................................................................................................. 27!
5.1! Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 27!
5.2! Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 27!
5.3! Conditions of warranty (EC only) ................................................................................... 28!
6! Technical Data .................................................................................................................... 28!
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1 Getting started
1.1 What’s in the box?
• OVATION SD 6.2
• WLAN antenna
• Power cable
• Optional accessory: RC 9 remote control with docking station, power supply unit,
USB charging 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 Source Selector
3 Control LED
4 Multifunctional buttons (a,b,c,d,e)
5 Display
6 Volume knob
7 Headphone output
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8 Analog output left (XLR)
9 Analog output right (XLR)
10 Analog output left (Cinch, Var)
11 Analog output right (Cinch, Var)
12 Analog output left (Cinch, Fix)
13 Analog output right (Cinch, Fix)
14 Analog input right (XLR)
15 Analog input left (XLR)
16 Analog input right (Cinch)
17 Analog input left (Cinch)
18 Digital output (Optical)
19 Digital output (Coaxial)
20 Digital input USB B
21 Digital input (Optical 2)
22 Digital input (Optical 1)
23 Digital input (Coaxial 2)
24 Digital input (Coaxial 1)
25 Digital input (AES/EBU)
26 WiFi antenna socket
27 USB B input
28 Network port (LAN)
29 Status LED
30 Reset button (Streaming module)
31 Mains connector
32 Mains switch
33 Trigger outputs
34 Connector for external IR receiver
35 Phase LED
36 Link
37 Configuration port
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.
1.4 Connection to mains
Connect the unit to the mains outlet 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 until all audio connections are made.
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1.5 Connecting digital sources
Connect the outputs of your digital sources to the corresponding digital inputs of the SD 6.2
(21- 25). You con choose from one of two optical inputs (21, 22), two coaxial inputs (23, 24),
or teh AES/EBU input (25).
1.6 Connecting analogue signal sources
Connect the outputs of your signal sources to the analogue inputs (14-17). The upper row is
for left channel, the lower row is for right channel.
1.7 Connecting a recorder
The input of a digital recorder must be connected to the digital outputs (18, 19). The signal on
the digital outputs depends on the selected source such as DIG COAX, DIG OPT.
1.8 RC 9 remote control
The optionally available RC 9 remote control allows for easy and comprehensive control of
the SD 6.2. Before you can use the RC 9 together with your SD 6.2, both components need
to be connected. This process is also referred to as Pairing. In order to start the pairing
process, please follow the instructions as described in section 4.7.5. For a detailed
description of functions and features of the optionally available RC 9 remote control, please
refer to chapter 4.
1.9 RC S App for iOS and Android
The RC S App for iOS and Android will turn your smartphone or tablet into an easy-to-use
remote control and provides a variety of intuitive features to get the most out of your networkenabled AVM device. The RC S App is available free of charge and can be downloaded from
the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. For detailed instructions on how to set-up
your AVM device with the RC S App, please refer to the RC S User Guide which can be
downloaded from our website at www.avm.audio.
1.10 Network installation (LAN, WiFi)
In order to use the integrated streaming functions (e.g. TIDAL, Airable, Webradio, MusikServer etc.) your SD 6.2 needs to be connected to the internet via a router in your home
network. You can choose from a wired ethernet connection (LAN) (17) or a wireless WiFi
connection (24). In order to use the WiFi connection of the SD 6.2, the included WiFi antenna
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needs to be installed. Please follow the instructions below to connect your SD 6.2 to your
local home network.
1.10.1 Network installation: Wired ethernet connection (LAN)
ü Please switch off the SD 6.2 on the rear side of the unit (32).
ü Plug an ethernet cable from your local router into the network port of the SD 6.2 (28).
ü Switch on the SD 6.2 on the rear side of the unit (32). Wait until the device has started and
went into stand by mode. Now, switch it on with the power button on the front side (1).
ü After a brief starting process your SD 6.2 automatically connects to your local home
network and is ready to be operated via RC S App for iOS and Android.
1.10.2 Network installation: Wireless connection (WiFi)
In order to set up the SD 6.2 with a wireless connection, you need to download and install the
free RC S App for iOS and Android or the optionally available RC 9 remote control.
CAUTION: Before using the wireless functionality of the SD 6.2 an initial set-up of a wired
ethernet connection (LAN) according to the steps described in section 1.10.1 is required.
ü Please switch off the SD 6.2 on the rear side of the unit (32).
ü Plug an ethernet cable from your local router into the network port of the SD 6.2 (28).
ü Switch on the SD 6.2 on the rear side of the unit (33). Wait until the device has started and
went into stand by mode. Now, switch it on with the power button on the front side (1).
ü After a brief starting process your SD 6.2 automatically connects to your local home
network and is ready to be operated via the RC S App for iOS and Android.
ü Launch the RC S App on your smartphone or tablet. The RC S App will now automatically
search and list all available AVM devices in your local network with their respective device
name and IP adress (e.g. "192.168.xxx.x" or "10.0.1.4").
ü Choose one of the availbale devices and wait until a connection is established between
your RC S App and the SD 6.2 .
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