Cambridge Audio AIR200, AIR100 User Manual
User's Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................3
Limited warranty ..........................................................................................3
Important safety instructions .....................................................................4
Wi-Fi information .........................................................................................5
Top panel controls .......................................................................................6
Rear panel controls .....................................................................................7
Remote control ............................................................................................8
Getting started ............................................................................................8
Network connections ..............................................................................8
Connecting to a wireless network ..........................................................8
Connecting to a wireless network using WPS .......................................9
Connecting to a wired network ...............................................................9
Getting started cont. ............................................................................ 10
Playing Internet Radio .......................................................................... 10
Playing audio from Apple Airplay devices ........................................... 10
Playing audio from Bluetooth Audio devices ...................................... 10
Pairing ................................................................................................... 10
Playing back from Bluetooth ............................................................... 11
Audio playback from local analogue sources ..................................... 11
Bass Control ......................................................................................... 11
Renaming your Minx Air ....................................................................... 11
Resetting to Factory Defaults .............................................................. 11
Auto Power Down ................................................................................. 11
Standby button ..................................................................................... 11
WPS LED (next to the WPS button on the rear panel) ....................... 11
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 12
Technical specications ........................................................................... 12
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Introduction
Limited warranty
Thank you for purchasing a Cambridge Audio Minx Air 100 or Air 200 Wireless
Music System. We are condent that you will enjoy many years of listening
pleasure from it. Like all Cambridge Audio products Minx Air adheres to our three
core principles – stunning performance, ease of use and incredible value.
The Minx Air 100 and Air 200 can wirelessly access a wide range of audio from
most phones, tablets or PCs.
Apple Airplay allows content from iPads, iPhones, iPod touch and any PC/Mac
running iTunes to be simply sent to the Minx Air.
Airplay not only allows playback from the native music playback features of those
devices but also from any streaming service Apps that you have downloaded to
them.
You can simply download and use music Apps such as Spotify, Napster, Pandora,
Rhapsody or others and direct playback to your Minx Air for the best possible sound
quality.
For compatibility with Android phones and tablets and a wide range of other
devices, Minx Air also features compatibility with Bluetooth audio.
Any phone, tablet, laptop or PC with Bluetooth audio can play back its content via
Bluetooth on the Minx Air. Again this includes any streaming services or other Apps
you may wish to download.
In addition the Minx Air units feature our curated Internet Radio service which
brings the best stations to you which have been checked by us for reliability and
sound quality.
Over 20,000 stations are currently available with more being added each day.
These can be browsed and set via our free Apps for both Android and Apple (iOS)
devices. These Apps also allow control of the Minx Air for volume, bass , treble and
other features and have built in guides to ease the process of rst setup of the
product on your network.
Internet radio presets can also be recalled from the buttons on the top of the Minx
Air or remote control without needing to use the App.
High quality components are used throughout with both models featuring the latest
in Digital Signal Processing including a 24-bit DSP running algorithms developed
for us by Waves Audio, recipient of a 2011 Technical GRAMMY® award.
Patented BMR (Balanced Mode Radiator) speaker drivers deliver a wider, more
room-lling sound than similar-sized traditional speakers.
The Minx Air 100 features two BMRs and 100 watts of output power. The Minx Air
200 features two BMRs plus a Subwoofer and 200watts of output power.
Both models also feature an environmentally friendly low power (<0.5w) standby
circuit and an Auto Power Down feature.
Thanks for taking the time to read this manual; we do recommend you keep it for
future reference.
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 affording 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 conrm that you have an unaltered serial number
and/or you made a purchase 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 modication 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 specic 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.
ENGLISH
Matthew Bramble
Cambridge Audio Technical Director
and the Minx Air development team
Plug-tting Instructions (UK only)
The cord supplied with this appliance is factory-tted with a UK mains plug tted
with a 3-amp fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important that a
3-amp fuse is used. If the plug needs to be changed because it is not suitable
for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut off 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 a standard 13-amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3-amp fuse must be tted or, if any
other type of plug is used, a 3-amp or 5-amp fuse must be tted, either in the plug
or adaptor, or on the distribution board.
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Important safety instructions
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 ampliers) 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 specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use with only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply 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 re or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or
moisture.
– Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of the mains
plug from the mains socket outlet (or appliance connector from the rear of the unit)
possible. Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable. Only use the mains cord supplied with this
unit.
Please ensure there is ample ventilation (at least 10cm clearance all round). 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.
This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or splashing water
or other liquids. No objects lled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the
unit.
CE mark
This product complies with European Low
Compatibility (2004/108/EC) and Environmentally-friendly design of Energyrelated 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
qualied service personnel.
Voltage (2006/95/EC), Electromagnetic
C-Tick mark
This product meets the Australian Communications Authority’s Radio
communications and EMC requirements.
Gost-R Mark
This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals.
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 sufcient ventilation.
Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille. If this happens,
switch off immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and contact your dealer
for advice.
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. 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 off, 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.
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 sufcient 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
information.
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authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more
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.
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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