Cambridge Audio AXA25 Service Manual

AXA25

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 5

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5

CONNECTIONS 6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7

TROUBLESHOOTING 7

This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specications are subject to change without prior notice.

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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 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. Use with only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 qualied 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:

- Do not place the unit in an enclosed space; if you wish to place the unit on a shelf,

use the top shelf to allow maximum ventilation. 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.

- To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain

or moisture . 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.

- Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same

or equivalent type.

- The battery (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.

- Please refer to the information on the exterior rear panel for electrical and safety

information before installing or operating the apparatus.

- Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit.

Use of the apparatus in tropical climates - The equipment shall be used at a maximum 45 degree C ambient temperature.

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,

regular waste. Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you purchased this product for more information.

recycled or recovered and should not be disposed of with unsorted

CE MARK

This product complies with European Low Voltage (2014/35/EU),

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.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) and Environmentally-

RCM (REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MARK)

This product meets Australia, New Zealand Safety, EMC and Radio Communications requirements of the ERAC and ACMA.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE:

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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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