Cambridge Audio AXC35, AXC25 User Manual
AXC35 AXC25
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 5
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5
REMOTE CONTROL 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8
TROUBLESHOOTING 9
This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information
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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:
- 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 sucient 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 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 qualied 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 dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
AXC25
AXC35
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SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(SDOC)
Equipment: Compact Disc Player
Model(s): AXC35,AXC25
Trademark: Cambridge Audio
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
The responsible party in US:
Company name: Audio Partnership LLC
Address: 1913 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (312) 636-4817
Legal Representative Person: Gregg Chopper
Signature:
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.
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.
VENTILATION
Important! The unit will become hot when in use. Do not stack multiple units on top
of each other.
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.
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.
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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Rear panel connections
AXC25
AXC35
Designed & Engineered in Great Britain
Assembled in China
AXC35
Compact Disc Player
S/P DIF
Co-axial
Digital Output
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Cambridge Audio is a brand of
Audio Partnership Plc
Registered office:
Gallery Court, Hankey Place
London SE1 4BB, United Kingdom
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S/P DIF CO-AXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT (AXC35 ONLY)
For input to a separate DAC or digital recording machine. To obtain best results, use
a high quality 75ohm digital RCA interconnect cable (not one designed for normal
audio use).
Digital Output
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L
R
Line Output
L
R
Line Output
Front panel controls
Power Rating: 100–240V AC ~ 50/60Hz
Rated Power Consumption: 15W
Power AC
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Class 1 Laser Product
Luokan 1 Laserplaite
Klass 1 Laserapparat
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LINE OUTPUT
Use good quality interconnect cables from these sockets to any line level input
on your amplier. For best results and matched performance, we recommend
connection to a Cambridge Audio amplier.
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AC POWER CABLE
Once you have completed all connections to the amplier, plug the AC power cable
into an appropriate mains socket and turn the unit on. Your compact disc player is
now ready for use.
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POWER BUTTON
Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim power LED) and On
(indicated by bright power LED). Standby mode is a low power mode where the
power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts. This product has APD (Auto Power Down)
enabled as default. After inactivity of 20 minutes, the product will automatically
switch to Standby.
Auto Power Down (APD)
You can enable and disable the units APD setting. This can be adjusted by pressing
and holding the Power button until the LED ashes in sequence.
The two options below show which option is selected.
Standby ashes 5 times - APD disabled
Standby ashes 10 times - APD enabled
Note: Make sure the unit is On, before making changes to the APD function.
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INFRARED SENSOR
Receives IR commands from the supplied remote control. An unobstructed line of
sight between the remote control and the sensor is required.
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DISPLAY
Alpha-numeric characters which display playback information. On inserting a disc,
the CD player will take a few seconds to read the Table of Contents (TOC) information
from the disc. The display will then show the number of tracks on the CD and the
total length of the CD.
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OPEN/CLOSE
Allows you to open and close the disc tray. After placing a CD in the tray, press Open/
Close to close the tray.
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PLAY/PAUSE
Plays the disc and pauses play.
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STOP
Stops the CD playing.
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SKIP/SCAN
Enables you to skip between and search within tracks. Press briey to skip a track.
Press and hold to scan through a track.
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