CAMBRIDGE CXR120, CXR200 Reference

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CXR120/200

AV RECEIVER

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The process of setting up the CXR is rst to make all the connections to your speakers and source equipment and then set the unit up via its On-Screen Display (OSD). There are various settings and adjustments that need to be made before the CXR can be used.

However before you actually decide which connections to make or perform any adjustments it is strongly advised that you read through the ‘Setup’ section of this manual rst, starting on page 21.

A lot of explanation is included that will help you to choose the right connection types for your sources.

Before connecting

Contents

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Important safety instructions .................................................................. 3

Limited warranty ...................................................................................... 4

Front panel controls ................................................................................5

Rear panel connections ........................................................................... 6

Main remote control ................................................................................ 8

Loudspeaker connections .......................................................................9

Analogue audio connections ................................................................. 10

Digital audio connections ...................................................................... 10

HDMI connections ................................................................................. 11

4K video resolution ................................................................................ 11

5.1/7.1 direct in ..................................................................................... 12

Pre out connections ..............................................................................13

Rec out connections .............................................................................13

Front input connections ........................................................................14

Aerial connections ................................................................................. 14

Using the tuner ...................................................................................... 14

Presets .................................................................................................. 14

Storing stations for Tuner ................................................................... 14

StreamMagic ...................................................................................... 14

Operating instructions ........................................................................... 15

Selecting the source .............................................................................. 15

Selecting the desired listening mode .................................................... 15

Surround sound modes ......................................................................... 20

DSP modes ...........................................................................................21

Stereo/Stereo + Sub ........................................................................... 21

Direct .................................................................................................. 21

Multi channel PCM ............................................................................. 21

All channels ........................................................................................21

Setup menu ........................................................................................... 21

Speaker setup .......................................................................................21

Front left and right speakers ..............................................................22

Centre speaker ................................................................................... 22

Surround left and right speakers ........................................................ 22

Subwoofer .......................................................................................... 22

Surround back left and right speakers ............................................... 22

Front left and right height speakers ...................................................22

Speaker conguration ........................................................................ 22

Back Amp Conguration .................................................................... 22

Manually setting speaker size ............................................................22

Manually setting speaker delay .......................................................... 23

Manually setting level calibration .......................................................23

Manually setting sub crossovers and bass management .................. 24

Speaker Auto setup ............................................................................... 24

Input Setup ............................................................................................ 25

Source Input ....................................................................................... 25

Input Name ......................................................................................... 25

Video Input .........................................................................................25

Audio Input ......................................................................................... 25

Stereo Processing .............................................................................. 25

Multichannel Processing .................................................................... 25

Lip sync .............................................................................................. 26

Zone 2 (CXR200 only) ............................................................................ 26

Network Setup....................................................................................... 27

General Settings .................................................................................... 28

Network Standby ................................................................................ 28

HDMI Output Setup ............................................................................... 28

TV ARC (HDMI OUT 1) ....................................................................... 28

Advanced Setup .................................................................................... 29

Network software update ...................................................................... 31

Web administration interface ................................................................. 31

StreamMagic Module ............................................................................ 31

Custom installation (C.I.) use ................................................................. 32

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 32

Technical specications ........................................................................ 33

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CXR120/200

For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains power supply. They will also enable you to get the best performance from and prolong the life of the unit:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the powersupply cord or plug having been damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS

FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON

THIS APPARATUS.

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS APPARATUS FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE. POUR DECONNECTER COMPLETEMENT L’APPAREIL DU RESEAU D’ALIMENTATION, DECONNECTER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION DE LA PRISE MURALE.

THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY ACCESSIBLE. LA PRISE DU RESEAU D’ALIMENTATION DOIT DEMEURER AISEMENT ACCESSIBLE”

Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit.

Important safety instructions

The lightning ash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance.

The symbol on this product indicates that it is of CLASS II (double insulated) construction.

WEEE symbol

The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment. This product contains electrical and electronic equipment which should be reused, recycled or recovered and

should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste. Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more information.

CE mark

This product complies with European Low Voltage (2006/95/

EC), Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC) and Environmentally-friendly design of Energy-related Products (2009/125/EC) Directives when used and installed according to this instruction manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualied service personnel.

C-Tick mark

This product meets the Australian Communications Authority’s

Radio communications and EMC requirements.

CU-TR Mark

This product meets Russia, Byelorussia and Kazakhstan electronic safety approvals.

Caution: Hot Surface. Do Not Touch

The top surface over the internal heat sink may become hot when operating this product continuously. Do not touch hot areas, especially around the "Hot surface mark" and the top panel.

FCC regulations

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which

the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below). Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio’s option) this product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that you retain proof of purchase.

To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio authorised dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product, it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent. You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging or packaging aording an equal degree of protection.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which is evidence that this product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.

This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer. You may call Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to conrm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer.

This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modication of, or to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge Audio dealer, or authorised service agent which is authorised to do Cambridge Audio warranty work. Any unauthorised repairs will void this Warranty. This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS.

REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE.

Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other statutory rights, which vary from state to state or country to country.

For any service, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.

Plug tting instructions (UK only)

The cord supplied with this appliance is factory tted with a UK mains plug tted with a 10 amp fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important that a 10 amp one is used. If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut o and an appropriate plug tted following the wiring instructions below. The plug must then be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard. Should it be necessary to t a 3-pin BS mains plug to the power cord the wires should be tted as shown in this diagram. The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug. Connect them as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’ or coloured RED.

The wire which is coloured GREEN/ YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘E’ or coloured GREEN.

If your model does not have an earth wire, then disregard this instruction.

If a standard 13 amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 10 amp fuse must be tted, or if any other type of plug is used a 5 amp fuse must be tted, either in the plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.

Limited warranty

Ventilation

IMPORTANT – The unit will become hot when in use. Do not stack multiple

units on top of each other. Do not place in an enclosed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet without sucient ventilation.

Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille. If this happens, switch o immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer for advice.

Please ensure there is ample ventilation (at least 20cm clearance on the top, side and rear). Do not put any objects on top of this unit. Do not situate it on a rug or other soft surface and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles. Do not cover the ventilation grilles with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Positioning

Choose the installation location carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, cold or moisture. The unit can be used in a moderate climate.

This unit must be installed on a sturdy, level surface. Do not place in a sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet. Any space open at the back (such as a dedicated equipment rack) is ne, however. Do not place the unit on an unstable surface or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product. Do not place other equipment on top of the unit.

Due to stray magnetic elds, turntables or CRT TVs should not be located nearby due to possible interference.

Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week (if used several hours per day). This will allow the new components to settle down and the sonic properties will improve over this time.

Power sources

The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power-supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

This unit can be left in Standby mode when not in use and will draw <0.5W in this state. To turn the unit o, switch o at the rear panel. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, unplug it from the mains socket.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or re hazard.

Be sure to insert each power cord securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker leads.

Cleaning

To clean the unit, wipe its case with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning uids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not spray an aerosol at or near the unit.

Battery disposal

Batteries may contain substances harmful to the environment. Please dispose of any discharged batteries with due consideration and in accordance with local environmental/electronic recycling guidelines.

Loudspeakers

Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power is turned o and only use suitable cables.

Servicing

These units are not user serviceable. Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem. A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is ignored. In the event of a problem or failure, please contact your dealer.

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CXR120/200

HDMI 7 / MHL

CX R200

CX R120

HDMI 8/ MHL

Front panel controls

1. Standby/On

Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by a dim power LED) and On (indicated by a bright power LED). Standby is an eco-friendly <0.5W low power mode. The unit may be left in Standby mode when not in use.

2. Phones

Allows for the connection of stereo headphones with a 6.35mm / ¼" Jack plug. Headphones with an impedance of between 32 and 600 ohms are recommended.

Note: Plugging in headphones will automatically mute the speakers and select a Dolby Headphones output to be created for headphone use.

3. Tuning +/-

Used to tune FM/AM frequencies and skip presets for the built-in Tuner.

4. Direct

Disables any audio processing on the current source.

5. Zone (CXR200 only)

If illuminated, indicates Zone 2 is enabled (on). This button can be used to enable/disable the Zone 2 function, press this button to display Zone 2 on the Display followed by the Standby/On button. Pressing the Standby/On will toggle between On and O. See later section of this manual for more information.

6. Display

Displays the status of the unit.

7. Source +/-

Press to scroll through the available sources. Also used for character entry. +/- button to move between character entry.

8. Infrared sensor

Receives IR commands from the supplied remote control. A clear, unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the sensor is required.

9. Menu

Press to enter the Setup menu.

10. Back

In the Setup menu, press to return to the previous menu item.

11. USB / MP3 / HDMI/MHL Inputs

USB – Use to connect a USB storage device or another portable device

containing music les. Music playback via the Cambridge Connect app. 1A maximum current consumption.

MP3 – This source input allows you to connect a portable audio device such as an MP3 player directly into the front of the unit using the 3.5mm stereojack (labelled '

'). Select the MP3 input source through the main menu 'Audio Inputs' or direct MP3 button on the remote to listen to your portable audio device.

HDMI – MHL (Mobile High-denition Link) compatible. This input is used to connect to a mobile source device such as a mobile phone or a digital camcorder.

The combined socket allows either a standard HDMI 1.4 compatible source to be connected to the CXR or alternatively an MHL device (such as some new phones) in which case the device can also be charged whilst sending digital audio/video to the CXR.

Note: To utilise the MHL capability, the source device needs to be MHL enabled and an MHL cable/adaptor is required.

12. Volume

Use to increase/decrease the level of the sound from the outputs of the CXR. Also used as Enter button by pushing to select source input and menu items. Also used for character entry. Rotate to browse through the characters.

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Rear panel connections

1. FM / AM aerials

All tuner aerial connections are made here. Refer to the 'Aerial Connections' section of this manual for more information.

2. Analogue inputs

These inputs are suitable for any 'line level' source equipment such as CD, DVD/BD players, game consoles etc.

Note: These inputs are for analogue audio signals only. They should not be connected to the digital output of a CD player or any other digital device.

3. 7.1 Direct in

Connect to a 7.1 or 5.1 source (DVD-A or SACD player etc).

4. Pre out / Sub out

These outputs can be used to connect to an external power amplier or an active subwoofer, etc.

5. Rec out

These output sockets can be connected to a recorder etc.

6, 10 & 13 Zone 2 (CXR200 only)

These independent outputs can be used to connect to a second Zone (i.e. a room or area separate from the main area). See Zone 2 section in this manual for details.

7. HDMI inputs

HDMI inputs compatible with the HDMI 2.0 standard, except for MHL/HDMI input 7 on CXR200 which is HDMI 1.4 only. For more information, see 'Video Input' section of this manual.

Note: All HDMI 2.0 rear connections (HDMI outputs and the HDMI inputs) are 4K compatible. See later section of the manual.

8. Vent grille

Allows cooling of internal circuitry. DO NOT OBSTRUCT!

9. Digital in

Coaxial – Use a high quality 75 ohm digital RCA cable (not one designed for normal audio use). This input is suitable for 16-24 bit content up to 192kHz.

Toslink optical – Use a high quality TOSLINK bre optic cable designed specically for audio use. This input is suitable for 16-24 bit content up to 192kHz.

10. Zone 2 speaker terminals

Independent speaker outputs used for Zone 2. See Zone 2 section in this manual for details.

11. Bi-amp speaker terminals

Use for bi-amping the front Right and Left speakers if necessary.

10 11 15

556

12 14

17 18 21

16 19

12 14

17 18 21

16 19

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12. Ethernet

For wired network connection.

13. HDMI outputs

For connection to two TVs or a TV and a projector for instance.

CXR120 – Both outputs show the same content.

CXR200 – Output 2 can display a dierent source when used for Zone 2.

Output 1 allows audio from the TV to be received by the CXR. See later TV-ARC section for details.

14. USB

BT100 – The optional Cambridge Audio BT100 Bluetooth adaptor should be plugged in here adding wireless streaming bluetooth (A2DP/AVRCP) audio capability directly from most phones, tablets and laptops. See later section for details.

Wireless antenna – Allows connection to 802.11b/g or n networks (2.4 GHz will only be used for n networks).

15. Speaker terminals

Connect to loudspeakers with a nominal impedance of 6-8 ohms. 7.1, 5.1 or less connections can be made.

16. IR Receiver In

Allows modulated IR commands from IR repeater systems to be received by the CXR.

17. Emitter in

Allows modulated IR commands from multi-room systems or IR repeater systems to be received by the CXR.

18. IR out

Use with IR emitters to control the sources remotely. See later section.

19. Trigger out

12V triggers for controlling external ampliers, curtains, motorised screens or other such equipment. See later section.

20. AC power socket

Once you have completed all connections to the amplier, plug the AC power cable into an appropriate mains socket then switch on. Your CXR is now ready for use.

21. RS232C

Used for control of the CXR in custom install situations. A full protocol is available for the CXR on our website.

22. Power on/o

Switches the unit on and o.

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13. Surround modes

Selects digital surround processing modes and various matrix encoded surround processing modes for analogue or digital sources (digitally processed).

14. Stop/Play/Pause (StreamMagic)

Press to stop, play or pause streaming playback.

15. Direct

Disables any audio processing on the current source.

16. Dim

Adjust the backlight of the front panel display; o, dim or bright.

17. Bass/Treble

Press for bass/treble/sub adjustment, using the navigation ▲/▼ buttons. Note: Bass/Treble is bypassed in analogue stereo direct and 7.1 direct modes.

18. Lip sync

Press to activate and adjust the lip sync delay function if the audio and video appear out of sync. While the Lip sync delay status is shown on the unit's display, use the navigation ▲/▼ buttons to adjust the delay time. Adjusting the value to zero causes lip sync delay to be turned o. See later section in this manual.

19. Store presets

Press to store the current frequency as a preset when in Tuner mode.

20. Stereo/Mono

When listening to FM, press to alternate between stereo and mono modes.

21. Presets

Press to recall stored presets.

22. Trigger

Toggle On and O the Trigger outputs. See trigger section for details and setup.

23. Zone 2

Use to control Zone 2. Press and hold then press Source buttons, Volume or Mute.

Main remote control

The CXR is supplied with a CX remote control. Insert the supplied AAA batteries to use. For full details of the various adjustment functions available from the remote, refer to the later sections of this manual.

1. Backlight button

Press to turn the backlight on and illuminate the remote control buttons.

2. Standby/On

Switches the unit between Standby mode and On.

3. Source buttons

Press the corresponding button to change the input source. Pressing the tuner FM/AM button a second time toggles between FM and AM modes.

Pressing the TV button selects TV-ARC (Audio Return Channel).

Pressing the SM button selects the StreamMagic module. The last used source in the module will be selected which may be the optional BT100 or one of the other sources controlled by the Cambridge Connect app.

The above button descriptions are naturally brief. Please refer to the ‘Operating Instructions’ section of this manual for more information on the relevant functions implemented.

4. Volume

Increase or decrease the volume of the AV receiver output.

5. Back

Press to return to the previous menu.

6. Home

Press to turn on and o the on-screen setup menus for display on your monitor/screen.

7. Skip

Use to skip between tracks played back on the StreamMagic module.

8. Enter

Used in the OSD setup menus.

9. Navigation

Press to navigate around the menus. Also used for character entry. ◄/► to move between character entry, ▲/▼ to browse through the characters.

10. Mute

Mutes the audio on the AV Receiver. Press again to cancel mute.

11. Info

Press to view the current source material and decoding mode.

12. Stereo modes

Selects Stereo or Stereo + Sub modes for Analogue or Digital sources (digitally processed).

Sources

1 2 3

5 6 7

Stereo Modes

Stereo Mono

Surround

Modes

Direct

Store

Presets

Zone 2

Bass

Treble

Lip

Sync

5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4

Blu-ray Trigger

Presets

CXR200

StreamMagic

TVSM MP3 FM/AM

Vol

Sources

1 2 3

5 6 7

Stereo Modes

Stereo Mono

Surround

Modes

Direct

Store

Presets

Zone 2

Bass

Treble

Lip

Sync

5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4

Trigger

Presets

CXR200

StreamMagic

TVSM MP3 FM/AM

Vol

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CXR120/200

To avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high-level signal, be sure to switch the power o before connecting the speakers. Check the impedance of your speakers. Speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms (each) are recommended.

The coloured speaker terminals are positive (+) and the black speaker terminals are negative (-). Make sure correct polarity is maintained at each speaker connector or the sound can become weak and "phasey" with little bass.

Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping o approximately 10mm (3/8") or less (no more than 10mm, as this could cause a short-circuit) of the outer insulation. Twist the wire tightly together so there are no loose ends. Unscrew the speaker terminal knob, insert the speaker cable, tighten the knob and secure the cable.

Note: All connections are made via loudspeaker cable, except if using an active subwoofer which would be connected via a standard RCA phono cable.

Loudspeaker connections

Banana Plugs (4mm standard) connected to the speaker cable are recommended for direct insertion into the speaker terminals.

Please refer to the ‘Speaker Conguration’ section of this manual for more information on 5.1 and 7.1 speaker setups.

Note: If necessary, it is possible to bi-amp the Front Left and Front Right speakers resulting in more dynamic, higher-quality sound.

Surround back/height, Bi-amp and Zone 2 speaker connections can all be wired to speakers, but only one set will be active. This can be set in the Speaker Conguration menu.

Surround Back/Height

Speaker Impedance: Nominal 8 Ohms

Right Left Front

Right

Front Left

Centre Surround

Right

Surround

Left

SW1

7.1 5.1

Sub Out

SW1

Surround speakers

Surround back

speakers

Centre

speaker

Front

speakers

Powered subwoofer

Phono/RCA

cable

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Pre Out

Sub Out

Analogue audio connections

Note: Do not plug in the mains power lead or turn the unit on until all

connections have been made.

Connect to source equipment using stereo phono cables (stereo 2RCA2RCA). Tape/MD/CDR recorder/players require two sets of stereo phono/ RCA cables, one for recording, one for listening.

Digital audio connections

Two types of digital audio connections can be made to the CXR:

1. Optical (Toslink)

2. Coaxial (S/P DIF)

Note: Only one connection type should be used per source.

Pre Out

Sub Out

Audio player/recorder

(Tape/MD/CD-R)

CD player Out

Phono cable

(2RCA-2RCA)

BD/DVD player

Out

BD/DVD player CD player

Audio player/recorder

(Tape/MD/CD-R)

iD100 Digital iPod Dock

Out

Out Out

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The CXR supports 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) video resolution HDMI (input and output) connections. 4K has twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p HDTV format, with four times as many pixels overall. Use a High Speed HDMI cable when connecting 4K devices.

HDMI connections 4K video resolution

The CXR120 has 7 HDMI inputs (one of which is on the front) and two HDMI outputs. The CXR200 has 8 HDMI inputs (one of which is on the front) and two outputs. HDMI is a fully digital audio/video system for picture and audio in digital format for best possible picture quality.

HDMI outputs on Blu-ray, DVD players and Set-top boxes also often support higher resolution formats including progressive scan types. Consult both your HDMI source and TV manuals for details, it is often possible to select from various options, you will want to select the highest quality output that both your source and TV are compatible with.

From Blu-ray players, HDMI can also carry the latest Dolby Digital Plus and True-HD formats as well as DTS-HD High Resolution and Master Audio. Ensure that the HDMI output of your player has been set to ‘Bitstream’ or ‘Raw’ to pass the formats to the CXR for decoding. Also some Blu-ray players feature settings to allow down conversion of Dolby Digital Plus etc. to backwards compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 for older AV receivers which do not support these formats. Ensure any such settings are disabled to allow our CXR access to all the latest formats. For all the above reasons HDMI is the preferred connection method for both Audio and Video.

HDMI (High-Denition Multi-Media Interface) is an all digital connection that can carry both audio and video in one cable. Direct digital transfer of audio and video and support for various types of High Denition video content and high resolution audio make this the best connection type to use.

Pre Out

Sub Out

HDMI cable

Blu-ray player with HDMI output

Set-top box with HDMI

output

(3840 x 2160)

1080p

(1920 × 1080)

Note: 4K is not supported on the HDMI/MHL inputs.

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5.1/7.1 direct in

Pre Out

Sub Out

DVD-A player or SACD multi-channel player 5.1

connections

Phono cables

(2RCA-2RCA)

Front Left

Surround Left

Front Right

Surround Right

Centre

Subwoofer

It can be desirable to connect DVD-A/SACD players to the CXR by two methods at the same time.

A Digital or HDMI input can be made to the CXR for surround sound decoding and an analogue connection to 7.1 Direct for DVD-A/SACD playback.

In the CXR Input Setup menu you can set the Audio Input connection to be used with an HDMI Video Input.

If the Audio Input is selected to be the HDMI input then the CXR will decode any relevant surround sound soundtracks.

If the Audio Input is selected to be ‘7.1ch direct in’ then these pure analogue connections will be used for the best sound quality and no DSP processing or Bass and Treble adjustment in the CXR is possible.

DVD-A or SACD players can be connected to the CXR via its 5.1/7.1 Direct inputs allowing multi-channel music playback from these sources.

DVD-A and SACD both support 5.1 output. The CXR’s direct inputs also allow optional connection of Surround Back signals for compatibility with 7.1 sources or external decoders.

HDMI connections cont.

Connection to the TV is by HDMI. Both outputs support 4K.

CXR200: Two outputs are tted that can be used individually or at the same time (for a TV and projector perhaps).

HDMI 1 also supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) from TVs that also support this feature. This allows audio from the TV to be received by the CXR. See TV-ARC section of this manual. For CXR200, the HDMI 2 can be used for Zone 2. See Zone 2 setup section of this manual.

CXR120: Both outputs always show the same video.

Pre Out

Sub Out

HDMI cable

TV 2

ARC supported if TV

also supports.

TV 1

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Pre out connections

Rec out connections

The Pre out Left and Right sockets provide an analogue pre out of the Front Left and Front Right channels for attaching a separate power amplier to these two channels. The subwoofer outputs are used for attaching a powered subwoofer if needed.

The Rec out Left and Right sockets provide a direct Left and Right output from a stereo input, or a downmix stereo analogue output from a multichannel input.

Pre Out

Sub Out

Phono cables

(2RCA-2RCA)

Audio player/recorder

(Tape/MD/CD-R)

Pre Out

Sub Out

Pre Out

Sub Out

Phono cables

(2RCA-2RCA)

Power

amplier

Powered subwoofer

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Front input connections

The front panel inputs are temporary connections, such as connections to video games consoles, USB stick/hard-drives (via Cambridge Connect app) etc. Alternatively, use the 3.5mm mini-jack MP3 socket for the headphone/ line outputs of portable MP3 players.

CXR200

HDMI 8/ S8

Video games console/ Video camera outputs

HDMI/MHL cable

3.5mm mini-jack

USB cable

MP3

Player

USB hard

drive

Note: The MP3 input is also used for 'Auto setup' using the supplied auto

setup microphone. Refer to the 'Auto setup' section of this manual for more information.

Aerial connections

FM aerial

Connect an aerial to the FM 75 ohm socket (a simple wire aerial is supplied only for temporary use). Extend the lead and move the aerial around until you get the best reception. For continued use, we strongly recommended using a 75ohm outdoor FM aerial.

AM loop aerial

Connect each end of the single length antenna to the antenna terminals. Place the antenna as far from the main system as possible to prevent unwanted noise and to obtain optimum reception. If the AM loop aerial provided does not receive sucient reception, it may be necessary to use an outdoor AM aerial.

Pre Out

Sub Out

FM aerial

FM external

aerial

AM external

aerial

AM loop

aerial

Ground

(optional)

Examples

Note: Change the tuning mode via 'Input Setup > Mode' when the FM or AM Tuner is selected as the source. In Preset mode the unit cycles through the presets only. In Manual tuning mode the user can step manually through the frequencies. In Scan tuning mode the unit scans to the next strong station.

1. Select either FM or AM tuner via the source button on the front panel or

remote control.

2. Press the Tuning +/- button on the front panel (or the ▲ and ▼ arrow

buttons on the remote) to select the station you want to listen to.

If necessary, the frequency increments for manual tuning can be altered for AM and FM depending on geographic location. Navigate to 'General Settings > AM/FM Tuner Steps'.

Two FM modes are available, Stereo and Mono - Press the Stereo/Mono button on the remote to toggle between Stereo and Mono mode.

Radio Data Systems (RDS)

RDS is a method for the transmission of additional information from local radio stations. It is only available in FM mode. RDS will only work if the local broadcasting stations have RDS transmission and the signal is strong enough.

Press the Info button on the remote and go through the displayed functions. There are functions for PS, PTY and RT:

PS (Station Name) – current station name will be shown

PTY (Program Type) – current name type of the program will be shown

RT (Radiotext) – Radiotext messages will be shown, if available.

Note: If no valid RDS data has been received the Info button will display the normal unit information.

Presets

Presets can be set for AM/FM Tuner.

Storing stations for Tuner

1. Tune in a station you wish to store as explained previously.

2. Press and hold the Store Presets button on the remote for 5 seconds. The

next available preset will be displayed.

3. Use the Tuning +/- on the front panel or the navigational buttons to select

a preset station number (1-30). The station number will be displayed on the screen.

4. Press the Store Presets button on the remote to store the frequency.

StreamMagic

On the Connect App you can search for an Internet Radio station and then add it to a Preset memory location in the app.

Preset stations can then be easily recalled on the Radio section of the Connect App. The rst eight preset stations can also be recalled quickly using the IR Remote Control buttons when the CXR is set to the Connect source. For more information regarding Internet Radio, see StreamMagic section of this manual.

Using the tuner

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Operating instructions

To activate the CXR, switch the Power switch on the rear panel to On then press the Standby/On button on the front panel.

Selecting the source

Select the source by using the Source +/- buttons on the front panel. After 4 to 5 seconds the CXR will select the new source, or it can be selected by pressing the volume knob. The source selection buttons on the remote control can also be used to directly select the source.

Selecting the desired listening mode

Select an appropriate mode for the source material/type you are listening to by pressing the Stereo or Surround Modes button on the remote and cycling through sub-modes where available.

In all cases the rst time a mode button is pressed the CXR will report the

current decoding mode on the front panel display. Pressing the button

again will then cycle to the next available mode (if there is one). If no button

is pressed for 4 or 5 seconds the CXR returns to normal operation without changing mode.

Stereo Modes – Selects 2 channel Stereo operation for stereo material,

pressing again selects Stereo + Sub mode.

This is a digitally processed mode that allows bass and treble controls, and sub generation if required. The input can be either analogue (in which case it will be turned into digital by 24 bit A/D conversion) or natively digital.

Surround Modes – Selects a range of digital surround modes for the appropriately digitally encoded material

Note: Some Surround Sound types (such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD) are available only from Blu-ray disc over HDMI.

In some circumstances (see tables) pressing the button again will switch to an alternative decoding option.

Dolby Pro Logic and DTS Neo:6 are both available in various guises to decode appropriately encoded soundtracks. Additionally DSP modes are available to process sources with no encoding at all. Due to the matrix encoding process none of these modes incorporate ags that tell the CXR the type of encoding used in the source material. Thus you must manually select these modes.

Pressing the Surround Modes button when the CXR has locked to a Dolby Digital/DTS bitstream will present more options where possible including Post-Processed modes.

These are modes that allow extra processing to be applied after the main surround-sound decoding. For instance Dolby Digital (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic II Music. Which adds a 5.1 Dolby Pro Logic decode to a Stereo Dolby Digital decode to turn 2 channel stereo into 5.1.

For 7.1 Speaker setups, the number of decoding possibilities increases as shown in the following ‘Decode modes’ tables. Several extra Post Processing modes are available using either Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS Neo:6.

Incoming Dolby Digital/DTS streams are always shown on the front panel

display as Dolby Digital (x/x).x or DTS (x/x).x, where the bracketed numbers

indicate the active channels in the source material. Active output channels are shown by the icons on the right hand side of the front panel display. Possible incoming Dolby Digital/DTS types are:

(1/0) – Mono, Centre channel only

(2/0) – Left/Right stereo

(2/0).1 – Left/Right stereo and LFE (Sub)

(2/2) – Left/Right stereo and Left/Right surround

(3/0) – Left, Centre, Right

(3/0).1 – Left, Centre, Right and LFE (Sub)

(3/2).1 – 5.1: Left, Right, Centre, Left Surround, Right Surround and LFE

(Sub)

(3/4).1 – 7.1: Left, Right, Centre, Left Surround, Right Surround, Surround

Back Left, Surround Back Right and LFE (Sub)

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Decode modes - 5.1 speaker setup

Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution

PCM 2 PCM + All channels >5.1 MCS PCM 2 " PCM + Dolby Pro Logic II Movie >5.1

PCM + Dolby Pro Logic II Music >5.1 PCM + Neo:6 Cinema >5.1 PCM + Neo:6 Music >5.1

Dolby Digital (2/0) 2 Dolby Digital (2/0) + All channels >5.1 MCS Dolby Digital (2/0) 2 " Dolby Digital (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic II Movie >5.1

Dolby Digital (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic II Music >5.1 Dolby Digital (2/0) + Neo:6 Cinema >5.1 Dolby Digital (2/0) + Neo:6 Music >5.1

Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital (3/2).1 5.1

Dolby Digital EX 6.1 Dolby Digital EX (3/3).1 5.1<

DTS (2/0) 2 DTS (2/0) + All channels >5.1 MCS

DTS (2/0) 2 "

DTS (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic II Movie >5.1

DTS (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic II Music >5.1 DTS (2/0) + Neo:6 Cinema >5.1 DTS (2/0) + Neo:6 Music >5.1

DTS 5.1 DTS (3/2).1 5.1

DTS ES Matrix 6.1 DTS ES Matrix (3/3).1 5.1<

DTS ES Discrete 6.1 DTS ES Discrete (3/3).1 5.1<

DTS 96/24 5.1 DTS 96/24 5.1

Multi Channel PCM 5.1 $ Multi PCM (3/2).1 5.1

Multi Channel PCM 7.1 $ Multi PCM (3/4).1 5.1<

Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 $ Dolby Digital Plus (3/2).1 5.1

Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 $ Dolby Digital Plus (3/4).1 5.1<

Dolby True HD 5.1 $ Dolby True HD (3/2).1 5.1 &

Dolby True HD 7.1 $ Dolby True HD (3/4).1 5.1< &

DTS HD High Resolution 5.1 $ DTS-HD HR (3/2).1 5.1

DTS HD High Resolution 7.1 $ DTS-HD HR (3/4).1 5.1<

DTS Master Audio 5.1 $ DTS-HD MA (3/2).1 5.1 &

DTS Master Audio 7.1 $ DTS-HD MA (3/4).1 5.1< &

Dolby Digital/DTS Height 5.1 + H (7.1) Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1<H

Note: 5.1< H indicates a 5.1 decode of incoming height encoded formats.

Press the Surround Modes button on the remote control.

Operating instructions cont.

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Decode modes - 5.1 + Height speaker setup

Press the Surround Modes button on the remote control.

Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution

PCM 2 PCM 2 "

PCM + All Channels >5.1 MCS

PCM + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H

Dolby Digital (2/0) 2 Dolby Digital (2/0) 2

Dolby Digital (2/0) + All Channels >5.1 MCS

Dolby Digital (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H

Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital (3/2).1 5.1

Dolby Digital (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

Dolby Digital EX 6.1 Dolby Digital EX (3/3).1 5.1< Dolby Digital EX (3/3).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

DTS (2/0) 2 DTS (2/0) 2 " DTS (2/0) + All Channels >5.1 MCS DTS (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H

DTS 5.1 DTS (3/2).1 5.1 DTS (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

DTS ES Matrix 6.1 DTS ES Matrix (3/3).1 5.1< DTS ES Matrix (3/3).1 Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

DTS ES Discrete 6.1 DTS ES Discrete (3/3).1 5.1< DTS ES Discrete (3/3).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

DTS 96/24 5.1 DTS 96/24 5.1 DTS 96/24 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

Multi Channel PCM 5.1 $ Multi PCM (3/2).1 5.1 Multi PCM (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

Multi Channel PCM 7.1 $ Multi PCM (3/4).1 5.1< Multi PCM (3/4).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 $ Dolby Digital Plus (3/2).1 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 $ Dolby Digital Plus (3/4).1 5.1<

Dolby Digital Plus (3/4).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

Dolby True HD 5.1 $ Dolby True HD (3/2).1 5.1 & Dolby True HD (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

Dolby True HD 7.1 $ Dolby True HD (3/4).1 5.1< & Dolby True HD (3/4).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

DTS HD High Resolution 5.1 $ DTS-HD HR (3/2).1 5.1 DTS-HD HR (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

DTS HD High Resolution 7.1 $ DTS-HD HR (3/4).1 5.1< DTS-HD HR (3/4).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

DTS Master Audio 5.1 $ DTS-HD MA (3/2).1 5.1 & DTS-HD MA (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

DTS Master Audio 7.1 $ DTS-HD MA (3/4).1 5.1< & DTS-HD MA (3/4).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H<

Dolby Digital/DTS Height 5.1 + H (7.1) Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1 + H

Note: Native Dolby Digital/DTS height encoded material will be presented as

5.1 + H without Dolby Pro Logic IIz post processing being enabled.

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Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution

PCM 2 PCM 2 "

PCM + All channels >7.1 MCS PCM + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 PCM + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1 PCM + Neo:6 Cinema >7.1 PCM + Neo:6 Music >7.1

Dolby Digital (2/0) 2 Dolby Digital (2/0) 2 " Dolby Digital (2/0) + All channels >7.1 MCS Dolby Digital (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 Dolby Digital (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1 Dolby Digital (2/0) + Neo:6 Cinema >7.1 Dolby Digital (2/0) + Neo:6 Music >7.1

Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital (3/2).1 5.1 Dolby Digital (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 Dolby Digital (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1

Dolby Digital EX 6.1 Dolby Digital EX (3/3).1 Dolby Digital (3/3).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1

Dolby Digital (3/3).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1

DTS (2/0) 2 DTS (2/0) 2 " DTS (2/0) + All Channels >7.1 MCS DTS (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 DTS (2/0) + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1 DTS (2/0) + Neo:6 Cinema >7.1 % DTS (2/0) + Neo:6 Music >7.1 %

DTS 5.1 DTS (3/2).1 DTS (3/2).1 5.1 DTS (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 %

DTS (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1 %

DTS ES Matrix 6.1 DTS ES Matrix (3/3).1 >7.1 % DTS ES Matrix (3/3).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 DTS ES Matrix (3/3).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1

DTS ES Discrete 6.1 DTS ES Discrete (3/3).1 >7.1 % DTS ES Discrete (3/3) + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1

DTS ES Discrete (3/3) + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1

DTS 96/24 5.1 DTS 96/24 5.1 DTS 96/24 (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 DTS 96/24 (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1

Multi Channel PCM 5.1 $ Multi PCM 3/2.1 5.1 Multi PCM (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1

Multi PCM (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1

Multi Channel PCM 7.1 $ Multi PCM 3/4.1 7.1

Decode modes - 7.1 speaker setup

When the source has been appropriately encoded Dolby Pro Logic II gives 5 channel Neo:6 6 channel and Dolby Pro Logic IIx 7 channel matrix encoding

Operating instructions cont.

Press the Surround Modes button on the remote control.

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Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 $ Dolby Digital Plus (3/2).1 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 Dolby Digital Plus (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1

Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 $ Dolby Digital Plus (3/4).1 7.1

Dolby True HD 5.1 $ Dolby True HD (3/2).1 5.1 Dolby True HD (3/2).1* + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 Dolby True HD (3/2).1* + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1 &

Dolby True HD 7.1 $ Dolby True HD (3/4).1 7.1 &

DTS HD High Resolution 5.1$ DTS-HD HR (3/2).1 5.1 & DTS-HD HR (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1& DTS-HD HR (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1&

DTS HD High Resolution 7.1$ DTS-HD HR (3/4).1 7.1

DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 $ DTS-HD MA (3/2).1 5.1 & DTS-HD MA (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 & DTS-HD MA (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1 &

DTS HD Master Audio 7.1 $ DTS-HD MA (3/4).1 7.1 &

* <=96kHz

Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution

Decode modes - 7.1 speaker setup

Key (all tables)

5.1< Indicates a 5.1 decode of 6.1 or 7.1 material (phantom back centre).

>5.1 Indicates a 5.1 output created by a 2.0 decode post processed to 5.1.

>7.1 Indicates a 7.1 output created by a 2.0 or 5.1 decode, post-processed

to 7.1.

5.1< H Indicates a 5.1 decode of incoming height encoded formats.

% 7.1 post process of 6.1 material. Center back surround channel played

back via two mono rear surrounds. Acoustically this is actually a native format presentation.

" Stereo or Stereo + Sub, Press Stereo Modes Button to change.

! Digital Signal Processing created modes for signals with no encoding.

$ Available via HDMI inputs only.

& Lossless encoded format.

In all cases, pressing the Stereo Modes button on the remote always cycles round:

Stereo Modes Output channels

Stereo 2 Stereo + Sub 2.1 Either native Stereo or downmix of Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1/6.1/7.1 etc.

All channels, L and R output via all Left and Right channels plus a Centre channel and subwoofer mix are created.

Press the Surround Modes button on the remote control.

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Known also as Dolby Digital (3/3) or Dolby Digital 6.1, an enhanced form of Dolby Digital. On top of the discretely encoded 5.1 channels Dolby Digital EX provides an extra 6th channel (Surround Back, giving 6.1) matrix encoded into the rear surrounds for greater image depth and more solid sound localisation behind the listener. Dolby Digital EX requires a Dolby Digital EX encoded disc. Dolby Digital EX is backwards compatible with Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding. If Dolby Digital EX is decoded as normal Dolby Digital the Surround Back signal will be present in both Left and Right Rear Surrounds (forming a phantom rear centre). It can also be decoded as 7.1 by sending the Surround Back decode to both the Surround Back Left and Right speakers (forming two mono Back Surrounds).

Known also as DTS (3/3) Matrix, an enhanced form of DTS. On top of the discretely encoded 5.1 channels DTS ES also provides an extra 6th channel (Surround Back giving 6.1), matrix encoded into the rear surrounds for greater image depth and more solid sound localisation behind the listener. DTS ES requires a DTS ES encoded disc. DTS ES material is backwards compatible with DTS 5.1 decoding. If DTS ES is decoded as normal DTS the Surround Back signal will be present in both Left and Right Rear Surrounds (forming a phantom rear centre). It can also be decoded as 7.1 by sending the Surround Back decode to the both the Surround Back Left and Right speakers (forming two mono Back Surrounds).

Another enhanced form of DTS, also known as DTS (3/3) Discrete or DTS ES Discrete 6.1. DTS ES Discrete also provides an extra channel (Surround Back) for greater image depth and more solid sound localisation behind the listener, however in this case extra data is included in the bitstream so that all channels are discretely encoded. The Surround Back has greater separation from the other channels than is possible with matrix encoded technologies. DTS-ES Discrete requires a DTS-ES Discrete encoded disc.

DTS ES Discrete is backwards compatible with both DTS 5.1 and DTS ES Matrix 6.1 decoding. If DTS ES Discrete is decoded as normal DTS the Surround Back signal will be present in both Left and Right Rear Surrounds (forming a phantom rear centre). If DTS ES Discrete is decoded with DTS ES Matrix the Surround Back signal will be decoded separately (i.e. as 6.1) but by a matrix process, which will give the same channel separation as if the source disc were actually DTS ES Matrix (but not as good as DTS EX Discrete).

It can also be decoded as 7.1 by sending the Surround Back decode to both the Surround Back Left and Right speakers (forming two mono Back Surrounds).

The replacement for the original Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II is a technology where 5 channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre, Surround Left, Surround Right) are encoded into a Stereo mix by an analogue matrix process. Dolby Pro Logic II material can be played back by normal Stereo equipment (as Stereo) or decoded into 5 channel surround-sound.

Dolby Pro Logic II is compatible with the earlier 4 channel (Left, Centre, Right and mono Surround) Dolby Pro Logic system (which was the decoding counterpart to Dolby Surround encoding) as used widely on Video tapes, TV broadcasts and earlier lms.

Note: Dolby Pro Logic does not include a Low Frequency Eects channel for the Subwoofer, but the CXR can create a Subwoofer output (for 5.1) via Bass management. Refer to the 'Speaker Setup' section of this manual.

A newer version of Dolby Pro Logic II which is able to recreate 7 discrete surround sound channels from suitable encoded stereo source material. Dolby Pro Logic IIx also has modes for post processing either Stereo material or 5.1 material into 7 channels whether or not it has been Dolby Pro Logic IIx encoded. When 5.1 decoding is required, Dolby Pro Logic II decoding will always be used by the CXR in place of Dolby Pro Logic IIx as IIx only works for 7 channel output.

Note: Dolby Pro Logic IIx does not include a Low Frequency Eects channel for the Subwoofer, but the CXR can create a Subwoofer output (for 7.1) via Bass management. Refer to the 'Speaker Setup' section of this manual.

The CXR supports several music and home-cinema listening modes. The output the CXR can provide depends both on the source signal present, the speaker setup selected and the decode mode selected. Before we describe how to operate the CXR, below is a brief guide to the Surround Sound formats that the CXR is compatible with for reference:

Dolby’s lossless audio technology developed primarily for high capacity Blu-ray discs/players. Dolby True HD delivers theoretically bit-for-bit sound identical to the studio master by the use of 100% lossless encoding. Previous formats such as Dolby Digital 5.1 or EX have used lossy encoding where some data (that is theoretically less audible) is always lost in the encoding process to reduce the storage capacity needed on the disc. This is a new format that supports up to eight (usually used as 7.1) full-range channels of 24-bit/96 kHz audio or two channels of 24/192 kHz via Blu-ray discs and is not backwards compatible with earlier schemes. The format can either be transmitted as a ‘bitstream’ to the CXR for internal decoding (recommended) or can be decoded by some Blu-ray players internally and sent to the CXR as multi-channel PCM. In both cases an HDMI connection is required to the CXR and a suitable Blu-ray player as Dolby True HD is only ever transmitted over HDMI.

An encoding scheme based on the original Dolby Digital CODEC, but with enhancements to improve coding eciency and improved audio quality. Dolby Digital Plus supports 7.1 fully discrete channels compared to Dolby Digitals 5.1 (or 6.1 in its EX variant where the 6th channel is matrix encoded). These Dolby Digital Plus bitstreams are not backward compatible with legacy Dolby Digital decoders but require an AV Receiver developed to decode them (such as the CXR) and an HDMI connection as Dolby Digital Plus is currently only transmitted over HDMI. It is however a requirement that any Dolby Digital Plus enabled Blu-ray player must also be able transform the Dolby Digital Plus into a backwards compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 output for playback on legacy Dolby Digital systems. The CXR is however fully compatible with Dolby Digital Plus.

A new lossless audio codec from DTS, rather than being incompatible with earlier versions, DTS-HD Master Audio is transmitted as an extension to a normal DTS bitstream. A second embedded stream is sent which contains the "dierence" between the original studio master and the lossy compressed DTS, plus the two extra channels. DTS-HD Master Audio enabled devices (such as the CXR) are able to use this dierence information to recreate a bit for bit lossless version of the original 7.1 data. Devices which do not support the Master Audio extension simply decode the original 5.1 DTS stream and ignore the Master Audio extension providing backwards compatibility.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Known also as DTS-HR an extension to the original DTS audio format. DTSHD High Resolution Audio supports 7.1 fully discrete channels compared to DTS’s 5.1 (or 6.1 in its DTS ES Matrix or DTS ES Discrete variants). As with DTS-HD Master Audio a second embedded stream is sent which contains the "dierence" between the original studio master and the lossy compressed DTS, plus the two extra channels, however in this case the extra stream is also formed by lossy compression. Eectively this is a 7.1 version of DTS which can be decoded by devices (such as the CXR) which are able to decode DTS-HD High Resolution Audio. Devices which do not support the High Resolution extension simply decode the original 5.1 DTS stream and ignore the High Resolution extension providing backwards compatibility.

Known also as Dolby Digital (3/2) or Dolby Digital 5.1, provides (up to) 5.1 output from suitable encoded Dolby Digital material, with 5 main channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre, Surround Left, Surround Right) and a Low Frequency Eects Channel for the subwoofer, all discretely encoded. Decoding Dolby Digital requires a Dolby Digital encoded DVD disc and a digital connection from the source equipment (Such as a DVD player) to the CXR.

Note: Dolby Digital and DTS formats can sometimes carry less channels than their maximum such as Dolby Digital (2/0) which means a Dolby Digital encoded signal which is actually only carrying a two channel stereo signal (other channels inactive).

Known also as DTS (3/2) or DTS 5.1, DTS provides (up to) 5.1 output from suitable encoded DTS material, with 5 main channels (Front Left, Front Right, Centre, Surround Left, Surround Right) and a Low Frequency Eects Channel for the subwoofer, all discretely encoded. Decoding DTS requires a suitably encoded DTS disc and a digital connection from the source equipment to the CXR.

Surround sound modes

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A new Dolby matrix technology that delivers additional height channels positioned above the front left and right speakers. Dolby Pro Logic IIz identies spatial cues that occur naturally in most content plus ambient sound and amorphous eects such as rain or wind and directs them to additional front height speakers.

Movie and game producers can also mix specic additional height channels into a 2ch, 5.1 or 7.1 soundtrack, which Dolby Pro Logic IIz will then decode as a post process.

If it is desired to use Dolby Pro Logic IIz, you should set the CXR to 5.1 + Height mode, connect two speakers to the SBL and SBR outputs and physically position them above your left and right front speakers, then select Dolby Pro Logic IIz post processing. See later section.

A DTS technology which is able to recreate 6 channel (Left Front, Right Front, Centre, Left Surround, Right Surround, Surround Back ) surround sound from suitable analogue matrix encoded stereo source material. DTS Neo:6 material can be played back by normal Stereo equipment (as Stereo) or decoded into

7.1 by sending the Surround Back decode to the both the Surround Back Left and Right speakers (forming two mono Back Surrounds).

Note: Neo:6 does not include a Low Frequency Eects channel for the Subwoofer, but the CXR can create a Subwoofer output via Bass management. Refer to the 'Speaker Setup' section of this manual.

A DTS technology that provides 5.1 channels of 96kHz / 24bit audio (along with video if required) on DVD-Video and DVD-Audio (video zone) discs (when suitably encoded in DTS 96/24). DVD players which allow ‘DTS digital out’ pass the DTS 96/24 bitstream over S/P DIF or HDMI for decoding in the CXR.

DSP modes

Stereo/Stereo + Sub

Only the Front Left and Front Right speakers (and subwoofer if selected) have output in this mode. If an analogue source is selected it will be converted to digital via 24 bit A/D converters to allow digital domain sub creation and bass/ treble controls.

If a digital source is selected the CXR will be processing either LPCM stereo (from the digital outputs of a CD player for instance) or a Stereo downmix of Dolby Digital or DTS material (from the digital output of a DVD player for instance).

Direct

Selects the native format for the current source. Analog signal will bypass A/D conversion, DSP processing, Bass/Treble or subwoofer channel active. For digital PCM 2.0, Dolby Digital Multichannel and DTS Multichannel, this mode revert the source to its native format. All post processing like Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6 will be disabled.

Multi channel PCM

Some playback devices (in particular Blu-ray players) are able to decode some of the above formats themselves internally and then output the decoded audio as Multi Channel PCM to the CXR. In addition Blu-ray disks can support native unencoded Multi Channel PCM soundtracks (of up to 8 channels) on the disc itself. In either case if your player can output these over HDMI the CXR is able to receive them in Multi Channel PCM mode.

All channels

For Stereo inputs the CXR can if required create a multi channel stereo presentation whereby the incoming Left and Right channels are output to the Front Left/Surround Left/Surround Back Left and Front Right/Surround Right/ Surround Back Right channels respectively. The Centre is sent a L+R signal and a mono-ised Subwoofer channel is also created.

Setup menu

The CXR setup menu consists of 7 items for CXR200 and 6 items for CXR120:

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings (CXR200 only)

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

These allow access to the dierent setup/settings menu for the unit. You can return to this menu at any time by pressing the button. Simply scroll through the items with the ▲▼◄► navigator buttons on the remote control and press the Enter button to select the item you want.

Speaker setup

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Speaker Configuration

Auto Setup

Unit

SW Selection

Back Amp Configuration

►

Metres

Subwoofer1+Subwoofer2

Surround Back

To perform a manual speaker setup you always need to rst tell the unit what kind of speaker system you have connected.

If you prefer to use the auto setup process, then you need to rst select the kind of speaker system you have.

If you wish to use 5.1 + Height mode or 5.1 with the rear SBL/SBR reassigned to biamping the fronts or 5.1 with the SBL/SBR outputs driving Zone 2 speakers, then you must select this in the Back Amp conguration settings before performing any auto setup.

The options are 5.1, 7.1 or 5.1 + Height as shown below. The CXR can support up to a 7.1 speaker setups which means 7 speakers (Front Left, Front Right, Centre, Surround Left, Surround Right, Surround Back Left, Back Right) plus two mains powered subwoofers (the .2).

Refer to the following diagrams for typical examples of loudspeaker setups. Always adjust the speaker and listening positions until you are happy with the sound. Please refer to your loudspeaker and subwoofer manuals for more detailed positioning information.

5.1

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Background information

Front left and right speakers

For stereo and multi-channel sound.

Centre speaker

For dialogue and centre sounds. Ideally position at a similar height to the front left and right speakers (above or below the TV/monitor). Using a centre speaker from the same manufacturer/range as used for the front left and right speakers is advisable. This "timbre matching" allows surround eects to ow more naturally from left to right without obvious transitions between the speakers.

Surround left and right speakers

For ambient and multi-channel sound. Floorstanding speakers should be angled towards the listening position. Bookshelf/standmount speakers should be wall mounted or used with dedicated speaker stands, positioned at or above ear height.

Subwoofer

For improving the bass in your system, as well as reproducing dedicated LFE (Low Frequency Eects) cinema eects when playing Dolby Digital or DTS encoded discs. Your subwoofer can often be placed almost anywhere in the room as bass is less directional, but experimentation with positioning is recommended. The CXR can supply the single subwoofer channel to two separate subs.

Surround back left and right speakers

Individual back speakers used with the 7.1 processing types. Remember to experiment with the positions until you are happy with the sound.

Front left and right height speakers

Height speakers placed above the Front Left and Right to give the sound eld a vertical component with suitably encoded material when using Dolby Pro Logic IIz post processing.

In all cases the 5.1, 5.1 + Height or 7.1 in fact relate to the maximum number of speakers that can be used, as the Centre, Sub and Surround speakers can all be deleted if required (although of course performance is reduced). For example, if you choose not to use a Centre Channel speaker you can set this to 'None' in the settings as shown later and the CXR will automatically redirect the centre channel audio information into the Left and Right Front channels, creating what is known as a 'Phantom Centre'.

Similarly, you might decide not to use a subwoofer if your main Left and Right speakers are capable of reproducing enough bass for a satisfying music/ movie experience. The CXR will then automatically re-direct the bass from the Subwoofer/Low Frequency Eect channel to the Left and Right Front Speakers.

5.1 + Height

7.1

Setup menu cont.

Speaker conguration

Note: This setup is important as the CXR will also automatically use this information to select appropriate Dolby and DTS decoding modes dependant not only on the source material but also the speaker package it knows you have.

Enter

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Speaker Configuration

Auto Setup

Unit

SW Selection

Back Amp Configuration

►

Metres

Subwoofer1+Subwoofer2

Bi-Amp

To tell the unit the type of package you have, turn on the On-Screen Display via the remote button as shown. Highlight the 'Speaker Setup' menu by using the ▲ and ▼ button on the remote then go to it by pressing Enter button. Then go to 'Speaker Conguration' and select it by pressing the Enter button.

CXR Speaker Configuration

Exit

SW1

SBL

SBR

Front Left

Test Tone : Off

Size Large

Distance 3.6 m

Level O.O dB

Crossover Off

Next Speaker

Back

OKOK

Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch

Set the speakers to be used on the rear amplier by going to the Speaker Setup menu and then to Back Amp Conguration menu then choosing the desired option:

Back Amp Conguration

You may now choose to use the SBL and SBR amplier channel to bi-amp the front Left and Right channels (set to Bi-amp) or drive a pair of speakers in Zone 2 (set to Zone 2) or select Surround Back for full 7.1. For information on Bi-amping and Zone 2 see later sections.

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Speaker Configuration

Auto Setup

Unit

SW Selection

Back Amp Configuration

►

Metres

Subwoofer1+Subwoofer2

Surround Back

Make this selection rst then either congure your speakers fully manually or run the auto setup.

We do however recommend that you read the Manual Speaker Setup section that follows as it gives an insight into what all of these measurements and adjustments are and why the unit makes them.

Manually setting speaker size

Select the Speaker Conguration menu.

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Speaker Configuration

Auto Setup

Unit

SW Selection

Back Amp Configuration

►

Metres

Subwoofer1+Subwoofer2

Bi-Amp

Now move down and by highlighting each speaker in turn and using the Left and Right arrows select from 'Large', 'Small' or 'None' for each speaker. 'Large' or 'Small' are used to describe each speaker in terms of bass response, they do not necessarily reect the actual physical size of the speaker.

Large = Speakers with an extended low frequency response of approximately 20-40Hz (oorstanders or high quality larger stand-mounted speakers).

Small = Speakers with a less extended low frequency response of approximately 40–150Hz (small stand-mounted, bookshelf or satellite speakers).

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CXR120/200

Go to the ‘Speaker Conguration’ and highlight each speaker in turn. Set the distance to the nearest value to that which you measured by using the Left and Right arrows (the values do not need to be exact):

CXR Speaker Configuration

Exit

SW1

SBL

SBR

Front Left

Test Tone : Off

Size Large

Distance 3.6 m

Level O.O dB

Crossover Off

Next Speaker

Back

OKOK

Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch

Press the Home button to exit the menu.

Manually setting level calibration

The CXR allows level calibration to match the acoustic level between dierent types/sizes or even manufacturers of speaker that may be being used for each channel. This is achieved by adjusting the relative level of each speaker. This can be done manually through the ‘Speaker Conguration’ menu in the Setup Menu or automatically, see the following Auto Setup section of this manual.

The basic process for manual adjustment is to listen to or measure with a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter (more accurate and recommended but not essential) the level of sound produced by each speaker and set relative levels for each speaker so that they all sound the same loudness at the normal listening position. The CXR incorporates a Test Signal Generator (broad-band white noise) to facilitate this.

Press the Home button on the remote control then select the ‘Speaker Conguration’ menu and select 'Level'. Now turn on the test signal by highlighting the 'Test Tone' item and pressing the Enter button:

CXR Speaker Configuration

Exit

SW1

SBL

SBR

Front Left

Test Tone : Off

Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch

Size Large

Distance 3.6 m

Level 1.5 dB

Crossover Off

Next Speaker

Back

OKOK

You can now move up and down the channels using Navigation buttons on the remote. Each time a new channel is selected the test signal will be heard to move to that channel. Compare the loudness of all channels as heard at the listening position.

A "rushing" or "hissy" sound should be heard.

Now adjust the channels so they all sound the same (in terms of loudness only, channels of dierent frequency responses can sound dierent in terms of the "tone" of the sound i.e. more or less hissy).

Pick the channel that sounds most dierent and select it to listen to the test signal. Now adjust the relative level in dB (using navigational ▲/▼ on the remote) and continue comparing it to other channels until it is of equal loudness. The level can be adjusted up to + or - 15dB in 0.5dB steps. Repeat the process with the next most dierent channel. Once all channels sound the same in terms of loudness, press the Home button again to save the settings and exit the menu.

Setting each speaker allows the CXR to perform what is called Bass Management and to direct low frequency bass from music and the Low Frequency Eects channel of surround sound material to those speakers best able to reproduce it. If you do not wish to use any of the speakers set its setting to 'None'.

The Subwoofer output can also be set to On or O. If no sub is being used make sure this setting is set to O to allow the CXR to re-direct the bass information in this channel to other speakers.

Note: The CXR will force some speakers to certain settings in the following circumstances!

The Front Left and Right speakers may be 'Large' or 'Small' but never 'None' as they are always required for any type of music/movie reproduction.

CXR Speaker Configuration

Exit

SW1

SBL

SBR

Front Left

Test Tone : Off

Size Large

Distance 3.6 m

Level O.O dB

Crossover Off

Next Speaker

Back

OKOK

Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch

Bass must always be reproduced by either the Front Left and Right or Subwoofer channel (or both). Setting the Front Left and Right to 'Small' will result in the Subwoofer automatically being set to 'On'. Setting the Subwoofer to 'O' will automatically result in the Front Left and Right being set to 'Large'.

If the Front Left and Right cannot reproduce low frequency bass a Subwoofer must be used, i.e. If the Front Left and Right are set as 'Small' the Sub must be Set to 'On'.

Also, setting the Front Left and Right as 'Small' will always set the other speakers as 'Small' (and the Sub to 'On'). This is because LFE/bass information should not be redirected to the surround channels.

To store the setting simply come back out of the Speaker Conguration (pressing the Home button exits and stores from the main menu screen).

Manually setting speaker delay

Because the speakers in a surround sound system are usually dierent distances from the listener, the CXR incorporates the ability to apply a variable digital delay to each of the channels so that the sound arrives at the same time at the listening position for best surround-sound eect.

To set the delay times automatically, refer to the Auto Setup section of this manual.

To set the delay times manually, simply measure the distances from the listening position to each speaker as shown in the following diagram:

1. Front Left speaker

2. Front Right speaker

3. Centre speaker

4. Surround Left speaker

5. Surround Right speaker

6. Surround Back Left (when used)

7. Surround Back Right (when used)

8. Subwoofer 1 (can be placed almost anywhere)

9. Subwoofer 2 (can be placed almost anywhere)

10. Front Left Height speaker above the Front Left Speaker (when used)

11. Front Right Height speaker above the Front Right Speaker (when used)

Set the distances in the OSD Speaker Conguration menu to the nearest value (1 foot = 0.3 metres). The speed of sound is approx 340 metres per second, the CXR thus introduces approx 3mS of delay per metre of distance set.

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Manually setting sub crossovers and bass management

The CXR performs bass management for any speaker that is set to ‘Small’ in the Speaker Conguration. This means that bass for speakers that are unable to reproduce bass eectively is instead routed to the subwoofer.

CXR Speaker Configuration

Exit

SW1

SBL

SBR

Front Left

Test Tone : Off

Size Small

Distance 3.6 m

Level O.O dB

Crossover 8O Hz

Next Speaker

Back

OKOK

Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch

The crossover adjustments in the Speaker Conguration crossover menu are used to determine the point at which this transition is made. In other words they set the frequency below which bass is routed away from any ‘Small’ speakers and into the Subwoofer channel. It should be understood that bass sent to the subwoofer by bass management is dierent to bass encoded into the surround-sound material as a dedicated Low Frequency Eects channel.

If the source material contains a separate LFE channel (i.e. Dolby Digital or DTS material) this is always routed to the subwoofer (if it is On) and is not aected by the crossover setting. Some encoding types (such as Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx and Neo:6) do not actually have a LFE channel.

The default setting for all bass management crossovers is 80Hz and is a good global starting point. If you do not wish to make any adjustments simply leave all crossovers at this default setting.

Note: These settings are actually only used for speakers that have been set to Small in the Speaker Conguration Menu.

For advanced users it is however possible to adjust the speaker crossovers used for any speakers set as ‘Small’ independently to allow for the fact that you may wish to direct bass away from front oorstanding speakers (and to the Subwoofer) at perhaps 50Hz but away from Surround Left and Rights at perhaps 100Hz. If you wish to make these adjustments it is best to consult your loudspeaker manufacturers documentation or contact your dealer to determine the frequency response of your system and where each speaker types bass response starts to tail o (often called the 3dB or 6dB roll o/cuto point). This would be approximately the point the corresponding crossover should be set to.

Alternatively, the auto setup procedure can measure and set appropriate crossover points for your speakers.

Speaker Auto setup

Before auto setup can be run you should select the number of subwoofers in your system.

If a one or two subwoofers are selected then the auto setup will use SW1 for the setup. SW2 is not used in the auto setup calibration; the setting for SW1 is copied to SW2 but can then be individually modied in the manual Speaker Conguration if necessary. The two subwoofer outputs use the same signal but can be set with dierent levels.

Using the supplied calibrated microphone, the CXR can perform 'auto setup' by automatically determining the number of speakers you have connected, their 'size' and crossover frequencies (for the purpose of bass management) and their distances from the listening position.

Before performing this procedure, make sure to connect and correctly position all of your speakers.

If rather than a standard 5.1 or 7.1 setup, you are bi-amping your front speakers or wish to run a 5.1 + Height conguration be sure to make these settings rst before then running auto setup. This is important as the CXR needs this information in order to test the speakers correctly during the auto setup process.

Performing auto setup

Auto setup will go through the process to check if your speakers are available, its size, crossover and distance from the microphone.

CXR200

HDMI 8/ MHL

Firstly, connect the supplied microphone to the front MP3 audio input on the front panel and place it at your normal listening position in the room.

Press the Home button on the remote control to access the Setup Menu and then select the Speaker Setup Menu. Now select the Auto Setup menu.

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Speaker Configuration

Auto Setup

Unit

SW Selection

Back Amp Configuration

►

Metres

Subwoofer1+Subwoofer2

Bi-Amp

Select 'Run Auto Setup' option to begin the process.

CXR Speaker Configuration

Exit

SW1

SBL

SBR

Test Tone : Off

Run Auto Setup

Accept Setup

OKOK

Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch

You will then be asked to select which speaker channel setup you want to process. Press the Enter button on the remote.

CXR Speaker Auto Setup

Exit

SW1

SBL

SBR

Select Speaker Channel

Test Tone : Off

7.1

5.1

3.1

2.1

OKOK

Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch

Please check mic is connected in MP3 aux input.

The CXR will start the auto calibration process and a series of test signals will now be sent to all of the speakers (including the Subwoofer).

Once nished the CXR will display a screen similar to the one below. Press the Enter button on the remote to accept the auto calibration setup.

CXR Speaker Configuration

Exit

SW1

SBL

SBR

Test Tone : Off

Accept Setup

OKOK

Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch

Front Left

Size Small

Distance 2.4m

Level -2.OdB

Crossover 6O Hz

Next Speaker

Back

When an error occurred during the process, the CXR will display a screen similar below.

CXR Speaker Auto Setup

Exit

SW1

SBL

SBR

Test Tone : Off

Error Speaker List:

SUB

Back

OKOK

Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch

Speaker Error Status

If any of the speaker appear unconnected, carefully check the connections on the speaker and the back of the CXR. Also check any bi-wiring links on the speakers. Run the Auto Setup again.

When the auto setup of the CXR is completed successfully, check all measurements are correct then select Accept Setup.

Speaker Conguration cont.

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CXR120/200

Video Scaling

Note: CXR can only upscale 1080p to 4K if the TV is compatible. All other video formats will automatically Passthrough.

Any HDMI input can be set to either Processed of Passthrough.

In Passthrough mode, the HDMI signal output from the CXR will be the same format as the video source. If Processed mode is selected then a 1080p input signal will be upscaled to 4K if the TV connected to the HDMI output supports it.

Audio Input

Select the 'Audio Input' menu. Select either analogue, digital, HDMI, 7.1ch direct in or None input types (use the Navigational button):

The options shown will be HDMI, Digital and Analogue.

The Audio Input for Connect, MP3, FM and AM cannot be changed as these are linked to their respective sources. Analogue inputs will require a stereo phono/RCA to phono/RCA cable connection to the CXR. Digital inputs will require either a 75ohm digital type phono/RCA to phono/RCA co-axial cable (S/P DIF), an optical bre cable (TOSLINK) or HDMI cable (through HDMI 1 output).

Once you have set the audio types exit the Menu to save.

Analog Audio Process

This is to allow for audio to be processed.

Yes – Will send the audio signal via DSP (Digital Signal Processing).

No – All DSP are bypassed.

Bass

Allows the user to change the Bass for that input.

Treble

Allows the user to change the Treble for that input

Dolby Volume

Dolby Volume adjust makes music content with large dierences in volume easier to listen to. It does this by making independent loudness adjustments to dierent frequencies to produce a listening experience that includes all the dynamics of the original mix. It also enables users to enjoy a consistent playback volume for dierent input sources.

Select On or O.

Dolby Volume Leveler

This setting is only active when Dolby Volume is turned on. The amount of levelling can be set from 1 to 9, or O.

Experiment with dierent music or lms to nd your preferred setting. When Dolby Leveler is "O" the frequency response adjustment is still active.

Dolby Calibration Oset

This setting is only active when Dolby Volume is turned on.

Calibration Oset - this allows you to trim the source input's volume level. So if you nd that one input is consistently louder than another, you can reduce the volume of the louder input so it matches the volume of other inputs.

Stereo Processing

Surround Processing options available for 2 channels playback. These include analog stereo, PCM 2.0, any Dolby 2.0 or 2.1, and any DTS 2.0 and

2.1 sources.

Stereo Modes button on remote control will change the output to be STEREO and STEREO + SUB. Multi-channel playback will be downmixed to generate the stereo signal.

Multichannel Processing

Surround Processing options available for sources with more than 2 channels playback. These are mostly all the Dolby and DTS multi-channel formats like Dolby TrueHD 7.1 and DTS Master Audio 7.1 respectively.

Surround Modes button on remote control will cycle through the PROCESSING options available according to the input stream.

Note: The options available are dependent on the speaker setup selected. The above processing options are saved source by source.

CXR Speaker Configuration

Exit

SW1

SBL

SBR

Test Tone : Off

Accept Setup

OKOK

Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch

Front Left

Size Small

Distance 2.4m

Level -2.OdB

Crossover 6O Hz

Next Speaker

Back

It is of course now possible to go into the speaker delay and level calibration menus if you want to manually check/adjust the settings made by the system, and it is always advisable to check them as no system can be totally foolproof.

To exit the auto setup menu, press the Home button on the remote control. You can now unplug the microphone and put it away for future use.

Notes:

– Some speakers such as bi-polars that radiate in more than one direction can

make it dicult for auto setup to accurately measure their level and distance from the listening position.

– Active subwoofers with DSP have a small delay time built into their

electronics. Because the CXR measures the total delay time including any in-built delay it will still apply the correct amount of delay that when added to the in-built delay gives the correct response. However the distance reported in this case will be a little more than the physical measurement.

– If two subwoofers are present, auto setup only uses subwoofer 1 for this

setup.

– If a subwoofer is present the auto setup treats most speakers as ‘Small’

and sets a low crossover point (unless they genuinely have a bass response lower than 40Hz).

This does not mean they are physically small it just means that the system will automatically send the very low bass (only) from these channels to the subwoofer for the best system response.

In all cases it is always advisable to manually check the settings auto setup has made for a 'reality check' to ensure there are no obvious errors.

Unit

Alters the distance measurement of the speakers in Feet or Metres.

SW Selection

Select the number of subwoofer to be used. The options are None, Subwoofer1, Subwoofer1 + Subwoofer2.

Input Setup

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Source Input

Input Name

Video Input

Video Scaling

Audio Input

Analog Audio Process

Bass

Source 1

HDMI1

Processed

HDMI

Yes

0 dB

The next step is to select each source input in turn on the CXR and tell the unit the type of audio connection you want to use for that source (Analogue, Digital or HDMI) and the processing mode for that source.

The CXR remembers these settings individually for every source input and automatically recalls them as and when you change source input.

Source Input

Input sources selection, Source 1–8, TV, Connect, MP3, FM and AM.

Input Name

Each input source can be renamed up to 8 characters. Use the ▲▼◄► navigation buttons on the remote to go through dierent characters and press Enter on the remote when nished, or use the -/+ input buttons on the front of the unit to go through dierent characters then pressing the Volume control to accept each character and the Back button when nished.

Video Input

Video inputs for Source 1–8 and TV cannot be changed as these are linked to their respective sources. You can change the video inputs for Connect, MP3, FM and AM sources and require an HDMI connection.

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Lip sync

The CXR can if required apply a small delay to the audio playback to resynchronise it to any video playback which appears to be behind the audio in time.

This can sometimes happen if the video is slightly delayed by a player or TV performing a lot of video processing.

Pressing the Lip Sync button on the remote will bring up the current Lip Sync value on the CXR's main display and allow adjustments in 5mS (5 thousandths of a second) increments.

Source 1 -20

Lip Sync: 0 ms

Setting the Lip sync value to 0 causes Lip Sync delay to be turned o.

Note: The Lip sync value is stored and recalled separately for each source.

Zone 2 (CXR200 only)

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Zone 2 Power

Zone 2 Source

Zone 2 Power On Volume

Follow Main Zone

- 30 dB

Note: To enable the Zone 2, go to 'Zone 2 Settings' and select On from the available option, or press the Zone 2 and power on either from the front panel or the remote, or use the Cambridge Connect app.

The CRX200 features a set of Zone 2 outputs which can independently access audio/video sources connected to the unit via a range of connections.

There is also a Follow Main Zone function. If the main zone is a multichannel audio stream then this sends a 2 channel down-mix (L+C, R+C) of the source currently selected in the Main Zone to Zone 2, otherwise the stereo audio is used directly.

If a dierent source is selected for Zone 2, then the zone 2 source must have a stereo input audio selected. It is not possible to have separate multichannel audio sources in both zones. The 2 channel down-mix is only available when Zone 2 is set to Follow Main Zone.

Highlight the Zone 2 source item and use the Navigational buttons to scroll through the sources. Whichever you select will be sent to the Zone 2 outputs. The Zone 2 source can also be selected using the remote control.

The audio output connection are via the Zone 2 Left and Right speaker channels and the Zone 2 Pre Out. The Zone 2 audio/video output connection is via HDMI 2.

Zone 2 speaker connections

Firstly, enable Zone 2 speaker output by going to 'Speaker Setup > Back Amp Conguration' and selecting 'Zone 2' from the available option.

Now connect a suitable pair of loudspeakers (8 ohms) for Zone 2 as shown below to the Zone 2 Left and Right speaker outputs.

Zone 2

With this conguration you can now control Zone 2 from the main room by using the Zone 2 control function on the supplied remote.

Using Zone 2 with an external stereo power amp.

The CXR Zone 2 outputs include a permanently available Zone 2 output. This can be used to connect a separate power amp in Zone 2.

Zone 2

If the remote Zone 2 power amp features a trigger input to turn it on and o it is possible to use one of the CXR trigger outputs for this. Connect a suitably long 3.5mm mono jack 3.5mm mono jack lead from the Trigger output as shown.

Zone 2

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Set Trigger 1 (2 or 3) output to follow a desired source in the Advanced Setup menu. Now select which source/s to set the trigger output, or select Follow Standby for the trigger to be active while the CXR is on. The trigger output will now be active (high) when selected source/s is On and inactive (low) when O.

Note: The Trigger menu also allows for Manual Select (i.e. the trigger toggles each time the Trigger 1 (2 or 3) button is pressed on the main remote handset. See the Trigger menu section for full details.

Controlling Zone 2

You can use the main remote handset or the buttons on the front of the unit itself and operation is the same in either case.

To select Tuner in Zone 2, press and hold Zone 2 followed by the Tuner button. Do this again to switch from AM to FM or vice versa.

To select other sources in Zone 2 press and hold Zone 2 followed by the desired source button.

To change the volume in Zone 2 press and hold Zone 2 followed by the volume up or down buttons.

To mute Zone 2 press and hold Zone 2 followed by the Mute button.

Controlling Zone 2 from Zone 2 itself

This is controlled by IR. It is also possible to control Zone 2 from the Cambridge Connect app.

As previously described you will need an IR repeater system in order to do this.

This allows commands received in Zone 2 to be relayed back to the Emitter Input on the back of the unit.

Via such a repeater you can use the main handset in Zone 2. When using the main remote control handset in Zone 2, take care not to send main zone IR commands. A list of Zone 2 IR commands is available on the Cambridge Audio website if you wish to program the codes into a learning remote control handset for use in Zone 2.

Zone 2 Power

O – Disable the Zone 2 function.

On – Enables the Zone 2 function.

Zone 2 Source

Select the video/audio source that will be routed to Zone 2.

Zone 2 Power On Volume

This function controls the maximum volume level when powering on Zone 2.

Network Setup

Not Connected

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Connection Information

Network Setup

Wireless Setup

Retry Connection

►

Before you can use your CXR for Internet Radio/Streaming you must have the following:

• A broadband internet connection (such as ADSL) to a suitable Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• A network connection either wirelessly via 802.11b/g or n Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet connection (10 or 100 M bits/sec via an RJ45 connection).

Note: For playback of high sample rate les (24-bits/176.4kHz and 24-bits/192kHz) streamed from your home network, we recommend using an Ethernet connection to avoid unwanted disruption as the high data rate of these les is beyond most Wi-Fi network's capability.

If your wireless network is congured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption then you will need to know your WEP or WPA key so you can get the CXR to communicate with the network.

IMPORTANT:

Before you continue, make sure that your wireless access point or router is powered up and working with your broadband internet service (use your computer to verify this). To get this part of the system working you must read the instructions supplied with the wireless access point or router.

The CXR can be connected to both a Wired and Wireless network and it will select whichever is present. If both are present and working the preference will be to use the wired network.

Connection Information

This section shows the information regarding the CXR network connection.

Connecting to a wired network

Plug one end of a network cable (Category 5/5E straight through Ethernet cable) into the LAN port on the back of the unit.

Note: Only connect the LAN port of the player to an Ethernet port that supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX. Connecting to any other ports or jacks, such as a phone jack, can damage the unit.

The CXR should automatically connect to your network via DHCP which means it will be given an IP address by your router automatically.

Network Setup

Note: For advanced users.

This menu allows the selection of IP mode between static or dynamic (using DHCP). DHCP is recommended for most people in most circumstances. Static IP requires quite a bit of knowledge about IP networks and is for advanced users only.

The default setting is thus 'Use DHCP', here the CXR obtains its IP address each time you switch in on by a process called DHCP which means it is dierent each time it is acquired. This process is completely automatic and much simpler than implementing Static IP.

However sometimes it is useful (especially in large networks) to know the exact IP address of each device, this can only be done by using static IP.

When using Static IP you will also need to enter the network mask you wish to use and the addresses of your gateway and DNS service, note there is no way for Cambridge Audio to know what these are in your network. Only select static IP if you know exactly what you are doing!

Wireless Setup

Place the CXR in range of your wireless network (usually 10-30m of a suitable wireless transmitter, although this is aected by walls and the construction of your building) and turn it on, via the back panel switch and then on the front panel.

The CXR will automatically connect and obtain an IP address from your wireless network. For advanced users, if you would like to give your CXR a static IP address, then see the 'Network cong' section of the manual.

Internet

Router/Modem Ethernet cable

Internet

Router/Modem 10-30m distance

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The unit will scan for all available wireless networks. When the CXR nds your wireless network, it displays the broadcast name (ESSID) for the access point – this is a name allocated to the access point by whoever set up the network, it may either be a default name for your router/ wireless or may be a more familiar name such as "Johns Wi-Fi" etc. If your CXR nds more than one wireless network you can simply choose which one you want to connect to. If the screen displays a lock symbol then the network is using one of the supported encryption systems: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). You now need to enter your correct WEP or WPA code. The person who set up the wireless network in the rst place will know what this code is (or be able to reset it to a new known code); if that person is not you, then you need to nd out what it is.

Note: The WEP and WPA codes are case sensitive, so you must enter the code exactly as it's written. The CXR will remember this code and use it automatically from now on. The unit should now be able to connect to the network.

Retry Connection

If the connection failed or needed to perform a new network setup, select this menu item to retry connecting the CXR to the network.

General Settings

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

OSD Language

Auto Power Off

Eco Mode

Front Panel Dim

Network Standby

AM Tuner Steps

FM Tuner Steps

English

30 Minutes

Enable

Bright

Disable

9 KHz (EU)

50 KHz (EU)

OSD Language

You can change the On-Screen Display to your preferred Language. The options are: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Swedish and Russian. Default setting is English.

Auto Power O

The CXR will switch itself o after 30 minutes if it is not playing anything and there has been no user interaction with it during this time. As a default this is set to 30 minutes, but you can increase this time, or turn this feature o altogether if desired. The options are: 30 minutes, 1 Hour, 4 Hours, 8 Hours and O.

ECO mode

If ECO mode is enabled, then the CXR is in its default 0.5W standby mode. When this is enabled the Standby HDMI Bypass and Network Standby will automatically be set to Disabled.

When ECO Mode 0.5W standby is enabled the CXR can be switched on from:

- Front panel power button,

- IR remote control power button with IR received on either the front panel IR receiver or one of the IR inputs on the rear panel,

- RS232 power on command for custom installations,

- Switching on the TV attached to HDMI output 1 via CEC control if the TV is CEC capable and CEC Control and CEC Power On Control are both enabled in the HDMI Output Setup menu.

There are two non-0.5W standby modes available which can be enabled separately or both together.

Front Panel Dim

The menu changes the backlight of the CXR display. The options are: O, Dim and Bright.

Network Standby

This is a higher power standby mode which allows the StreamMagic module and wired or wireless network to remain powered. If this mode is enabled then the CXR can be switched on from the Cambridge Connect app.

AM Tuner Steps

Change the AM Tuner steps according to your country of origin. The options are: 9 kHz (EU) and 10 kHz (USA).

FM Tuner Steps

Change the FM Tuner steps according to your country of origin. The options are: 50 kHz (EU) and 100 kHz (USA).

Network Setup cont. HDMI Output Setup

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Standby HDMi Bypass

TV ARC (HDMI OUT 1)

CEC Control

CEC Power Off Control

CEC Power On Control

On Screen Info Display

HDMI

Enable

Off

Disable

Standby HDMI Bypass

This setting allows one HDMI input to be active (passthrough) even while the CXR unit is in standby mode. This is a higher power standby mode that allows one HDMI input to be kept powered and available on the HDMI output. This mode can be useful if you wish to have one HDMI input still available to the main TV output while the ampliers in the CXR remain switched o so that you can use the TV speakers. The HDMI input used must be selected in the CXR Setup Menu, which can be set to last used input, before putting the CXR into standby.

The options are: Disable, HDMI 1 – 8 and Last Used. The default is set to Disable.

TV ARC (HDMI OUT 1)

This setting allows the user to enable the Audio Return Channel. This needs to be enabled for the TV source to work. For TV ARC to work correctly, some CEC control commands are also required, so enabling TV ARC will also enable CEC Control for HDMI Output 1. If CEC Control is disabled TV ARC will no longer be available.

ARC allows a TV to send audio back down its incoming HDMI lead to the CXR's HDMI 1 output socket.

This function allows the CXR to play back the audio from a TV source whilst you watch its picture.

Using ARC

The ARC must rst be enabled in the 'HDMI Output Setup' menu.

ARC can be started in one of two ways. If your TV supports it, there may be a menu item to start ARC on your TV. Your TV then sends commands to the CXR which cause it to start an ARC session.

Some TVs may also start an ARC session whenever you select the in-built tuner and stop when you select another source.

Alternatively you can start ARC by pressing the TV button on the remote (as long as TV-ARC has been enabled in the CXR's HDMI Output Setup).

To nish ARC simply disengage it on your TV or choose a dierent source on the CXR.

CEC Control

Consumer Electronics Control allows the CXR to be controlled in limited way by a CEC capable TV attached to HDMI Output 1. CEC control needs to be enabled in the TV and the capabilities of CEC may be limited by the CEC features available in the TV.

CEC Control needs to be enabled for ARC and CEC commands to be processed by the CXR. If this CEC Control option is enabled the CXR may additionally process volume commands received from the TV.

CEC Power O Control

If enabled, this option allows the CXR to be switched o into standby by the TV attached to HDMI Output 1. CEC Control also needs to be enabled for this option to work.

CEC Power On Control

If enabled, this option allows the CXR to be switched on from standby by the TV attached to HDMI Output 1. CEC Control also needs to be enabled for this option to work.

On Screen Info Display

The CXR will display basic information on the TV screen if the input is changed or the info button is pressed once.

The displayed information is, Source name, Audio signal type and volume setting. The options are On or O. The default setting is On.

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Advanced Setup

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Mute Level

Mute Analogue REC Out

Front IR

Main Power on volume

Advanced Dolby/DTS

Trigger 1 Out

Trigger 2 Out

Mute

None

Enable

- 30 dB

►

Mute Level

It is possible to adjust the Mute volume level when the CXR is placed in Mute. For example, if choosing option -10dB, the Mute Level function will subtract

-10dB from your current volume dB level. If Mute is selected then the output

will be fully muted.

Mute Analogue REC Out

The Analogue REC output can be muted when a Source is selected that is using one of the Analogue 2 channel audio inputs. This is useful so that if the recording device is looped back to the CXR the analogue input connection it's connected to is not fed back to the recording device. The options are: None, A1, A2, A3 or A4. The default setting is None.

Note: This function will completely Mute the REC output and the previous Mute Level function does not aect this function.

Front IR

This is to disable or enable the Front IR function for the remote control. The options are Disable or Enable. To Enable, use the front Volume control to navigate to and select the option as the remote control wont be functioning.

Main Power On Volume

This function controls the maximum volume level when powering the CXR on.

Advanced Dolby/DTS

Select the ‘Advanced Setup > Advanced Dolby/DTS’ from the main menu. The rst three adjustments aect Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx processing (or postprocessing) in Music mode only. Movie and Game modes where available are preset as part of their specication to match the encoding or provide a specic eect. These adjustments have no aect in these or other modes.

Panorama mode – A Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx mode that extends the front Stereo image to the surround sound speakers for a more enveloping experience. This mode can be either On or O.

Centre Width – Allows gradual adjustment of the centre image from being produced only by the Centre speaker (Setting 0) through levels of being spread between the centre channel and Left and Right speakers to nally being produced by the Front Left and Right speakers only (Phantom Centre, Setting 7). Useful in optimising the Front/Centre/Right soundeld for best integration of the 3 speakers. Best tuned by ear.

Dimension – Adjusts the soundeld to shift gradually from the front of the room to the back to suit taste, speaker positioning and size of room. Setting 0 has the image furthest forward, 6 furthest back.

All three adjustments are a matter of personal preference, experiment for the settings that you prefer when you are using Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding.

Dolby DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

This setting controls the dynamic range of Dolby Digital movie soundtracks by compressing the audio to limit the dierence in level between loud and quiet passages in the movie.

This can be a useful feature when watching movies late at night for instance. Three settings are possible:

Auto – Compression is always applied for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus soundtracks. The application and amount of compression to Dolby True HD soundtracks is dictated by the soundtrack itself.

O – No Compression (normal full dynamic range playback)

On – Compression is always applied for all Dolby soundtracks (reduced dynamic range playback).

Dolby D EX Modes

This setting allows for the user to disable handling of Dolby EX encoded signals to the surround back speakers in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD formats.

Height Gain

The Height Gain can be set to Low, Mid, or High. This height gain control is for Dolby Pro Logic IIz and allows the user to select the level of gain that is applied to the front height speakers.

DTS-HD speaker re-map

As there is no "ocial" speaker layout for discrete 7.1 channel audio it could be possible that the original master track of a 7.1 soundtrack was mastered with a dierent speaker layout than the one being used in your home. DTS have addressed this issue for DTS-HD Master Audio and High Resolution Audio by including in the bitstream ags to tell the receiving AV Receiver which of a 7 nominal 7.1 speaker layouts was actually used. By using special DTS Speaker Remap algorithms the CXR is able to electronically "reposition" the speakers (i.e. direct the audio propagation), so that the playback matches the original encoded layout for the best possible sound quality.

A second aim of this technology is that by re-purposing some of the 7.1 available channels it is possible to use some of them to do new things such as adding a height element to the sound eld.

The following diagrams show the 7 possible encoding schemes for reference.

The angles quoted refer to the angle from a nominal 0 degrees line through the centre channel to each speaker either side right or left of that line.

Congurations 1 and 5 are variants of normal 7.1 setups whilst Conguration 6 can increase the available panning of the front channels.

Congurations 2, 3, 4 and 7 are less conventional and re-purpose some of the available 7.1 channels to provide an extra height dimension to the sound eld in dierent ways. Conguration 4 is the one the CXR expects if you choose to use a 5.1 + Height speaker setup. Please refer to the DTS website for more details on this new technology.

Conguration 1 – 7.1 channel: L, C, R, LFE, Lss, Rss, Lsr, Rsr

Center

Right (30°)

Left (30°)

Left Surround

Side (90°)

Left Surround Rear

(150°)

Right Surround Rear (150°)

Right Surround Side (90°)

LFE

Conguration 2 – 7.1 channel: L, C, R, LFE, Ls, Rs, Lhs, Rhs

Center

Right (30°)

Left (30°)

Left Height Side (90°)

Left Surround (110°)

Right Surround (110°)

Right Height Side (90°)

LFE

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Conguration 3 – 7.1 channel: L, C, R, LFE, Ls, Rs, Cs, Oh

Center

Center Surround

Right (30°)

Left (30°)

Left Surround (110°)

Right Surround (110°)

LFE

Center Over-Head

Conguration 4 – 7.1 channel: L, C, R, LFE, Ls, Rs, Lh, Rh

Right (30°)

Right Height

Left (30°)

Left Height

Left Surround (110°)

Right Surround (110°)

LFE

Center

Conguration 5 – 7.1 channel: L, C, R, LFE, Ls, Rs, Lsr, Rsr

Center

Right (30°)

Left (30°)

Left Surround (110°)

Left Surround Rear

(150°)

Right Surround Rear (150°)

Right Surround (110°)

LFE

Conguration 6 – 7.1 channel: L, C, R, LFE, Ls, Rs, Lw, Rw

Center

Right (30°)

Left (30°)

Left Wide (60°)

Left Surround (110°)

Right Surround (110°)

Right Wide (60°)

LFE

Conguration 7 – 7.1 channel: L, C, R, LFE, Ls, Rs, Ch, Cs

Center

Right (30°)

Left (30°)

Left Surround (110°)

Center Surround

Right Surround (110°)

LFE

Center Height

For playback the CXR expects you to have an actual physical speaker setup approximately conforming to one of the layouts as shown below.

Center

Right (30°)

Left (30°)

Left Surround Rear (150°)

Right Surround Rear (150°)

LFE

Conventional 5.1

Right (30°)

Right Height

Left (30°)

Left Height

Left Surround (110°)

Right Surround (110°)

LFE

Center

5.1 + Height

Conguration 4

7.1

Conguration 1

or Conguration 5

For 5.1 setups the situation is simple, the CXR automatically performs any DTS speaker remapping required, mapping any of the 7 incoming possibilities to this conguration.

For 5.1 + Height the CXR also automatically performs DTS speaker remapping, mapping the incoming possibilities to conguration 4.

For 7.1 there are two alternative speaker setup you might have. These correspond to conguration 1 and conguration 5 as above.

Here you need to tell the CXR which conguration best matches your speaker setup by selecting the DTS-HD speaker menu and selecting the 1 or 5 option.

When 5.1 + Height has been selected, the DTS HD Spkr Remap function will be permanently set to Conguration 4 as you would expect.

Also note that where the incoming speaker conguration and your physical speaker conguration actually match the CXR performs no extra mapping as you’d expect.

Trigger outputs

The CXR120 features two trigger outputs and the CXR200 features three trigger outputs that can be used to signal to external devices for simple automation functions.

Examples might be using the Triggers to open or close curtains, tell a projection screen to roll up and down or turning on/o external power amps etc.

The outputs are 0V for O and 12V for On at up to 100mA. The connections are 3.5mm mono mini-jacks, with the tip as the output, ring as ground.

To choose how the triggers operate select the Advanced Setup menu from the Main Menu, then select the Trigger 1 (or Trigger 2) menu item, the options are:

Manual Select: Yes/No – When enabled this means the trigger output can be toggled On and O by the matching Trigger button on the remote control.

If disabled these buttons will have no eect.

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Note: When enabled the remote buttons can be used to toggle the outputs (override the status) even if they are also following the status of a zone or source selection as below.

Follow Standby: No or Main/Zone 2 – this means the trigger output can follow the On/O status of the unit. If either Main Zone or Zone 2 is active the Trigger will be on.

Sources: Yes/No – the trigger output can be made to go high when one or more specic sources is selected.

Note: Follow Standby and selecting any sources are mutually exclusive options.

SW Version

This displays the installed software versions. There are four dierent version numbers listed relating to dierent parts of the CXR. All software versions need to be stated to indicate the current version of the CXR when contacting Cambridge Audio customer support.

The software versions can also be displayed on the front panel using the ‘i’ button on the remote control if there is an issue displaying the OSD.

Update Via USB

There are two methods of updating the CXR. The software can be updated over a network or alternatively by USB stick. This option initiates update from a USB stick in the front panel USB socket, which would normally only be required by a service department or where network is not available. Normally user updates will be via a network update.

Save Current Settings

When you have a CXR setup to your liking you can use this option to save the settings in an internal backup memory.

It is advisable to save the current settings before a software update is performed.

Load Saved Settings

This option sets the settings to the state they were in the last time settings were saved to the internal backup memory.

Factory Reset

Before doing a factory reset we suggest that the current settings have been saved to the internal backup memory if you wish to keep them. Factory Reset will revert all settings back to the default state set at the factory. After the factory reset the saved settings can be loaded back again if desired.

Network software update

The CXR can be updated via the StreamMagic module connected to the internet. Each time that the CXR powers on the StreamMagic module can check if an update is available. Updates of the StreamMagic module can only be started from the Cambridge Connect app or from the Web administration interface, not from the front panel. Sometimes a network update will also update the main operating software in the unit.

Note: The full update can take over 45 minutes to complete.

Web administration interface

The CXR can setup some items from a web browser.

This interface allows the user to:

- Customise the unit name displayed in the Players list in the Cambridge Connect app and in the Spotify Connect device list.

- Setup the wireless network connection.

- Upgrade the unit rmware.

Connecting to the CXR where a wired or wireless network has already been congured:

Wired connection

Connect the CXR to a wired network and nd the IP address in the CXR Setup Menu, Network Setup, Connection information page. See previous Network Setup of this manual.

CXR Setup Menu

Speaker Setup

Input Setup

Zone 2 Settings

Network Setup

General Settings

HDMI Output Setup

Advanced Setup

Connection Information

Network Selection

IP Adress

Subnet Mask

Gateway

DNS1

Ethernet

192.168.0.127

0.0.0.0

Use a web browser on the same network to connect to the CXR IP address, eg http://192.168.0.127/

Wireless connection

Note: If the CXR hasn't been connected to the wireless network, proceed below instruction. If it has, then review the IP address as above instruction.

Plug in the supplied wireless antenna to the USB socket on the rear of the CXR.

Switch on the CXR out of standby.

Go to your computer/tablet and click on the Wi-Fi/network logo and select CXR as the network. The network will have the user congured unit name as the name of the network so may not display the default network name.

Use a web browser on your device to connect to http://10.10.10.10/

StreamMagic Module

The StreamMagic module enables the CXR to receive and play back audio from several distinct types of source.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before using the StreamMagic Module, download the

Cambridge Connect App via Google Play or Apple Store.

Internet Radio

These are ‘radio’ stations broadcast over the internet. Currently the StreamMagic range can access about 20,000 internet radio stations all sorted by us into Location, Language and Genre. The list of available stations is constantly maintained and automatically updated to your unit via the internet.

The sheer choice available on the internet allows you to nd new music, listen to stations in your native language (or perhaps if you are learning another one), from your home town or by your Genre of choice. It has to be said that the audio quality of internet radio varies greatly dependant on the bitrate and compression technology used by the broadcaster.

Note: As an 'aggregator' service we are simply organising the browsing and connection process for these stations so that you don’t have to manually search for them or type in any URLs (web links) etc to access them. Whilst we regularly check the stations to make sure they are still transmitting reliably and in reasonable quality, we are not responsible for their content in any way.

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Network

The CXR supports a wide range of compressed formats; MP3, AAC, WMA and Ogg Vorbis CODEC types are all supported. For true audiophile use it also supports either uncompressed PCM (in a WAV container) or losslessly compressed FLAC. Both can contain from 16-bits/44.1kHz from CDs right up to 24-bit/192kHz for better than CD quality from suitable download sites.

Note: For this to work your server will also need to support the CODEC you wish to play as some have limitations and may not serve FLAC for instance. Always check that the server you wish to use also supports your favoured CODECs.

Also for lossless/uncompressed formats both the server and network connection will need to sustain the high bitrate necessary.

Note: It is not recommended to use Wi-Fi connections for content above 24bits, 96kHz if lossless/uncompressed.

USB Media

The CXR also supports audio on USB Media from USB Flash-disks or USB hard-drives and has a front panel USB 2.0 port for this purpose. The Cambridge Connect app can be used to browse the folders present on the media attached and display them. Only content that the CXR can play will be shown. This feature is provided for convenient access to temporary storage devices.

It is however highly recommended that UPnP is used for continued use of stored media as the UPnP system is able to support album art, sophisticated content browsing and ltering and other features not possible with simple folder browsing.

Note: Supports NTFS and FAT32 le system.

UPnP servers

Your CXR can connect with Computers or Network Attached Storage devices that feature a Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) AV Server.

When using a UPnP server to share your media, the search and selection criteria are determined by the server and not the CXR, but typically include Album, Artist and additional options such as Genre.

As long as the CXR is correctly congured for your Network, it will automatically discover and connect to UPnP servers it nds. It will then allow navigation of the menu structure coming from that server using the Cambridge Connect app.

There are many suitable UPnP server software packages available for PC and Mac. Stand-alone servers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices with built in UPnP server capabilities are also available. Please see the set-up guides on our website at http://support.cambridgeaudio.com/.

The Cambridge Connect app used with the CXR will perform a scan of your network and report any UPnP Servers it nds. If a server or servers are found, UPnP server names will be displayed and you can select which one you’d like to get the content from.

Custom installation (C.I.) use

An Emitter Input is provided that allows modulated IR remote control commands to be received electrically by the unit. An IR receiver input, similarly allows modulated commands to be received. An RS232 port is also featured which allows the CXR to be

controlled by C.I. systems.

In addition the unit features ‘direct’ IR/Control codes as well as toggle codes for some features to simplify programming custom installation systems. Special direct On/O and Mute On/O commands can be accessed on the supplied remote control for teaching into C.I. systems as follows:

Press and hold the  + Power button to initiate Power On command. Press and hold the  + Power button to initiate the Power O command. Press and hold the  + Mute button to initiate the Mute On command. Finally, press and hold the  + Mute button to initiate the Mute O command.

A full IR code table and RS232 protocol for this product is available on the Cambridge Audio website at www.cambridgeaudio.com

RS232C

StreamMagic module cont.

A low hum or buzz sound can be heard

Power cords or lighting placed near this product.

Analogue inputs not connected securely.

Sound is not audible from one channel

Speaker connections disconnected.

Speaker set to "None" in OSD setup menu.

Sound cuts o when listening to music or there is no

sound even though power is ON

Speaker impedance is less than prescribed for the CXR.

The unit is not adequately ventilated and may be overheating.

Low bass or "phasey" response

Speaker polarity (+/-) of one or more speakers is reversed.

An unusual hissing noise is heard when listening

to a radio broadcast in stereo, but not heard when

listening in mono

A slight noise may be heard because the method used for modulation of FM stereo broadcasts is dierent than that used for mono broadcasts.

Aerial quality also eects the level of hiss heard.

Noise is excessive in both stereo and monaural radio

broadcasts

Poor location and/or direction of the antenna.

Transmitting station is too far away.

No sound from the rear speakers

Source being played is not recorded in surround sound.

Speaker/s set to "None" in OSD setup menu.

A stereo mode has been selected.

No sound from the centre speaker

Centre speaker has been set to "None" in OSD setup menu.

A stereo mode has been selected.

No sound from the subwoofer

Sub has been set to ‘O’ in the OSD setup menu or via the remote.

DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes (which have no LFE channel) have been selected with all speakers set to "Large".

Remote control is not working

The batteries are at.

The remote is too far from the receiver or out of the eective range.

No sound from any speakers

Check the input/output setup menu.

Check that the speakers are connected properly.

No OSD on TV screen

The OSD Setup Menu is displayed at the same resolution as the incoming video source format.

For some formats the OSD may not display correctly; in this case select a dierent HDMI input or no video input. If an input with no video present is selected the Setup Menu OSD should display at 1080p resolution.

The OSD Setup Menu can only be displayed on normal AV video formats. If a PC is connected via HDMI the default format may be incompatible with the OSD even though the PC picture displays correctly on the TV screen.

Troubleshooting

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CXR120/200

Technical specications

Audio

Power output

CXR120: 120 watts RMS per channel, 6 ohms (two channels driven),

100 watts RMS per channel, 8 ohms (two channels driven),

60 watts RMS per channel, 8 ohms (all 7 channels driven)

CXR200: 200 watts RMS per channel, 6 ohms (two channels driven),

170 watts RMS per channel, 8 ohms (two channels driven),

120 watts RMS per channel, 8 ohms (all 7 channels driven)

THD

<0.006% @1kHz

Crosstalk

<-80dB

Frequency response

10Hz - 20kHz ±1dB

S/N Ratio

>90dB 'A' weighted

Audio input impedance /Sensitivity

47kOhms / 175mV or greater

Digital input impedance

75 ohms (Coaxial/S/P DIF)

Tone control

Bass: ±10dB @ 100Hz Treble: ±10dB @ 10kHz

Tuner

FM mode: 87.5-108MHz

AM mode: UK/EU: 522-1620kHz CU: 530-1710kHz

HDMI

HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, ARC supported on HDMI 1 output

General

Architecture

Cirrus Logic CS49834A 3core 32bit 300MHz DSP Panasonic MN864788 HDMI 2.0 Receiver/Switch Panasonic MN864787 HDMI 2.0 Transmitter/Scaler Silicon Image SiI1292 MHL/HDMI bridge

CXR120: Cirrus Logic CS42528 24bit 192kHz DAC

CXR200: Texas Instruments PCM1795 32bit 192kHz

DAC

(Left and Right channel only) Cirrus Logic CS42528 24bit 192kHz (other channels)

Audio Inputs: CXR120:

3 x Analogue, Tuner (FM/AM), 7.1 multi-channel analogue direct, 2 x digital coaxial, 2 x optical

CXR200: 4 x Analogue, Tuner (FM/AM), 7.1 multi-channel analogue direct, 2 x digital co-axial, 4 x optical

Video Inputs: CXR120:

6 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x MHL compatible (HDMI 1.4 - max 1080p)

CXR200: 6 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x MHL compatible (HDMI 1.4 - max 1080p)

Main Audio Outputs: CXR120:

7 Amplied Speaker Outputs, 2 x subwoofer

outputs

CXR200: 7 Amplied Speaker Outputs, L+R preamp outs, 2 x subwoofer outputs

Video Output: CXR120:

2 x HDMI 2.0, ARC through HDMI 1

CXR200: 2 x HDMI 2.0, ARC through HDMI 1, Zone 2 through HDMI 2

Other connections: CXR120:

1 x 1/4” / 6.35mm Headphone Output (32 To 600 ohms recommended), IR emitter input, IR receiver input, 2x IR outputs, 2 x 12V trigger outputs, 1 RS232C, 1 IEC type mains inlet, Wi-Fi module, RJ45 Ethernet, BT100 Bluetooth (not supplied), Spotify Connect

CXR200: 1 x 1/4” / 6.35mm Headphone Output (32 To 600 ohms recommended), IR emitter input, IR receiver input, 3 x IR outputs, 3 x 12V trigger outputs, 1 RS232C, 1 IEC type mains inlet, Wi-Fi module, RJ45 Ethernet, BT100 Bluetooth (not supplied), Spotify Connect

Standby power consumption

<0.5W

Max power consumption CXR120: 1000W

CXR200: 1800W

Dimensions - H x W x D 165 x 430 x 420mm (6.5 x 16.9 x 16.5’’)

Weight CXR120: 13.2kg (29lbs)

CXR200: 15.7kg (34.5lbs)

StreamMagic network streaming module

Streaming protocols RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)

MMS (Microsoft Media Server Protocol) HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)

Compatibility UPnP 16-24 bit, 32-192kHz

USB Media 16-24 bit, 32-192kHz

Audio formats WAV containing uncompressed PCM 16/24-bit

32-192kHz FLAC containing losslessly compressed PCM 16/24-bit 32-192kHz ALAC 16/24-bit 32-192kHz AIFF containing uncompressed PCM 16-bit 32-48kHz Microsoft® Windows MediaTM Audio (WMA 9 Standard) 32-320kbps MP3 (CBR or VBR) 16-320kbps AAC, HE AAC and AAC+ (CBR or VBR) 16320kbps OGG Vorbis 32-

Playlists ASX (Microsoft® playlist format) M3U, PLS

Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g or n (2.4GHz connection used

only)

Wi-Fi Encryption WEP, WPA, WPA2

Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T or 100 Base-T

USB USB 2.0 current limited to 1A

File Systems FAT32, NTFS

Zone 2 (CXR200 only)

1 HDMI 2.0 output 1 Analogue audio output 1 amplied speaker output

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