Operating instructions

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for the trust you have shown in us with the purchase of this power amplifier. You
have acquired a versatile hi-fi component with absolutely excellent sound qualities.
It is understandable that you would immediately like to start listening to the music. Despite this
we advise you to display some patience, you will see that this will stand you in good stead.
Before you take this equipment into use for the first time you should thoroughly read this
operating manual. This will ensure that the equipment can be optimally used to give you a
great deal of untroubled pleasure.
We have made every effort to include in this manual all the necessary information to provide
assistance with the operation of the equipment. Please contact us in writing or by telephone if
you have further questions, the answers to which are not to be found in this manual. We will
make every effort to provide assistance.
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 Manuafaktur GmbH, Daimlerstraße 8, D-76316 Malsch, Germany
Website: www.avm-audio.com, e-mail: info@avm-audio.com.
Index
ITEM PAGE
Prolog, Certificate of Conformity 2
Packing 3
Removing the cover plate 4
Changing fuses 4
1. Technical specialties in short 5
2. Operation of the OVATION SA8.2 6
2.1 Placement of the unit / cooling 7
2.2 Power supply / IMPORTANT NOTES 7
2.3 First steps, switching on and off 8
2.4 Connection of the pre amplifier 8
2.5 Connection of the loudspeakers 9
2.6 DISPLAY mode 9
3. Menu system 10
3.1 Operating the menu system 10
3.2 SET OPERATING MODE 10
3.3 SET DISPLAY MODE 10
3.4 SET BRIGHTNESS 10
3.5 SET LOAD IMPEDANCE 10
4. Care of the casing 11
5. If at first you don’t succeed... 11
6. Conditions of warranty (Europe only) 13
7. Technical Information 14