Operating instructions

2.3 First steps, switching on and off

Right after arrival in your home the OVATION SA8.2 might be cold (depending on the weather

outside during transport). In this case we recommend that after unpacking and placing it in

your room you let it "acclimatize" without mains connection for at least one hour .

Connect the power supply socket (10) with a suitable power cord to the mains and set the mains

switch (1) to on (push once). The unit performs a self test while the AMP logo scrolls into the display

(2). After a few seconds the unit will switch on *). The mains switch has a fluorescent ring around.

While the unit is operating this ring will light up in bright blue. When the unit is switched to stand by

(see 3.2 SET OPERATING MODE) the ring will be dimmed but still softly lit.

During this procedure you will hear clicks in short succession from the switching relays of the driver

stage and supply unit. When this initial check is passed, switch off the amp at the mains switch (1,

push once). Now the unit is ready to be connected to your hi fi set.

*) Depending on previous settings it might be that the amp goes to standby after the initial self test.

This is the case if previously one of the operating modes "auto", "remote" or "trigger" was selected. In

this case press the button 3c in the middle under the display and select "permanent" using button 3d.

Then press button 3c again to exit the menu.

2.4 Connection of the pre amplifier

Audio Signal

The OVATION SA8.2 is equipped with both an RCA-cinch and XLR input sockets (7, 8) which can be

used as desired. Merely connect the pre amplifier with the relevant cable. Make sure that right and left

channel are connected correctly. Input sockets are marked "r" (right) and "l" (left)

Trigger Signal

If you use the AMP pre mk2 as preamplifier the trigger Signal is sent trough the AF cable with no

additional connection necessary. If you use other preamplifiers that are equipped with trigger outputs

then connect the trigger input of the stereo (9) via a suitable cable to the preamp's trigger output.

2.5 Connection of the loudspeakers

IMPORTANT NOTES

Do not connect any of the speaker terminals (5, 6) to case or input ground. This can damage

your amplifier or the rest of your hi fi set.

The OVATION SA8.2 is a very powerful amplifier. It can deliver up to 60 Volts peak to the

loudspeaker. So do not touch the speaker connectors while the unit operates. If you want to

change or reconnect speaker cables we recommend that you switch the unit off before doing

that. Keep little children or pets away from the speaker cables and connectors while the

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. Take care of the

correct polarity when connecting. The red marked output clips must be connected to the red

loudspeaker clip or marked with a plus sign. Right and left channels must be the same polarity.