Cambridge Audio AXR85, AXR100 User Manual

AXR85 AX R100

STEREO RECEIVER

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

LIMITED WARRANTY 4

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 5

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 6

REMOTE CONTROL 7

CONNECTIONS 8

AERIALS 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12

TROUBLESHOOTING 12

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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 amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use with only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified 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 fire 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, fire 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 filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the unit.

Use of the a pparatu s in tropica l clima tes - The equ ipment shal l be used at a m aximu m
45 degree C a mbient tempe rature.

The un it is of Cla ss 1 const ructi on and must be c onnecte d to a main s socket out let wit h
a protec tive eart hing con nection.

The lightning flash 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 sufficient 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.

Important safety instructions

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 qualified service personnel.

RCM (REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MARK)

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

CU-TR Mark

This product meets Russia, Byelorussia and Kazakhstan 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 sufficient 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 flame 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 fields 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, 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, switch off 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 cord as this can result in a risk of fire 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 fire 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
fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not spray an aerosol at or near
the unit.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Please dispose of any discharged batteries according to local environmental/
electronic waste disposal guidelines.

LOUDSPEAKERS

Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power is turned off
and only use suitable interconnects.

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.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Supplier’s declaration of conformity (SDoC)

Equipment(s): Stereo Receiver
Model(s): AXR85,AXR100
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: [phone]
Legal Representative Person: Gregg Chopper

Signature:

FCC STATEMENT

Thi s device compl ies with P art 15 of the FC C Rules. Ope ration is su bject to th e
follow ing tw o condition s: (1) this dev ice may not cau se harm ful int erferenc e, and (2)
thi s device mu st accept any i nterfer ence receive d, includ ing inter ference t hat may
cause undesired operation.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE:

Thi s equipment h as been tes ted and fou nd to comply wit h the li mits for a Cl ass
B digi tal dev ice, pursu ant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rule s. These li mits are d esigned
to provi de reasona ble protecti on agains t harm ful int erferenc e in a resident ial
installation.

Thi s equipment ge nerates, u ses, and ca n radiat e radio fre quency ene rgy, and if
not ins talle d and used i n accordanc e with the i nstr uctions , may cause ha rmf ul
inter ference to r adio commu nication s. However, th ere is no gua rantee t hat
inter ference w ill not occ ur in a par ticul ar inst allat ion.

If th is equipme nt does caus e harmf ul inte rference to r adio or tele vision rece ption,
which c an be deter mined by t urni ng the equ ipment o and on , the user i s encourage d
to tr y and corre ct the inte rference b y one or more of the fol lowing me asures:

• Reorient or r elocate the r eceivi ng antenn a.

• Increa se the dis tance bet ween the e quipment a nd the receiv er.

• Connect t he equipmen t to an outlet on a c ircuit d ierent f rom that to w hich the
receiver is connected.

• Consult t he dealer or a n exper ienced rad io/TV tec hnicia n for help.

FCC CAU TION: Any cha nges or modi cations not e xpressly a pproved by the p arty
respon sible for compl iance cou ld void the use r’s authorit y to operate t his equ ipment.

RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT:

To maint ain compl iance wit h FCC’s RF Ex posure g uidelin es. This e quipment sho uld
be ins talle d and operat ed with a m inimu m dista nce of 20cm bet ween the ra diator
and you r body. Use only t he supplied a ntenna.

MODIFICATIONS:

The FCC re quires t he user to be no tied th at any cha nges or modi cations t o this
devic e that are n ot expressl y approved by Ca mbridge Aud io, may void the u ser’s
authorit y to operate the equipment.

CANADAINDUSTRY CANADA IC

Thi s radio tr ansmit ter has be en approved by I ndustr y Canad a.

Thi s device compl ies with I ndustr y Canad a's license -exempt RS Ss.

Oper ation is subj ect to the fol lowin g two condit ions.

(1) thi s device may no t cause inte rference a nd (2) this de vice must acc ept any
inter ference, i ncludin g interfe rence that m ay cause un desired ope ration of the
device.

Thi s equipment s hould be in stal led and opera ted with a m inimu m dista nce of 20cm
betw een the rad iator and yo ur body.

The tr ansmi tter must no t be co-locate d or operati ng in conju nction wit h any othe r
antenna or transmitter.

The dev ice meets t he exempt ion from the rou tine eva luation l imits i n section 2.5

PLUG FITTING INSTRUCTIONS (UK ONLY)

The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a UK mains plug fitted
with a 5 amp fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important that
a 5 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 off and an appropriate plug fitted
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 fit a 3-pin BS mains plug to the power cord the wires should be fitted 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 13 amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 5 amp fuse
must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is
used a 5 amp fuse must be fitted, either in the
plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.

of RSS 102 a nd complian ce with RS S-102 RF expos ure, user s can obta in Cana dian
info rmation on R F exposu re and compl iance.

INDUSTRIE CANADA IC

Le prése nt apparei l est confor me aux CNR d ’Indus trie Can ada applic ables aux
appare ils rad io exempts de l icence. L’exploitat ion est autori sée aux deu x conditio ns
suivantes :

(1) l’appare il ne doit pas pro duire de brou illage , et (2) l’utili sateur de l ’appareil do it
accepte r tout brouil lage rad ioélect rique subi, m ême si le broui llage est s uscepti ble
d’en compromet tre le fonction nement.

Cet équ ipement doit êt re inst allé et ut ilisé à u ne dista nce min imale de 20 c m entre le
radi ateur et vot re corps.

L’émetteu r ne doit pas êt re co-placé n i fonction ner en conjonct ion avec une aut re
anten ne ou tran smetteu r.

Le di spositi f rencontre l 'exemption de s limite s courant es d'éva luation d ans la sec tion

2.5 de RSS 102 et la co nformit é à l'exposi tion de RSS-102 r f, utili sateur s peut obteni r
l'i nforma tion cana dienne su r l'expos ition et la con formité de r f.

EUROPEEUROPEAN UNION NOTICE

Hereby, Audi o Partne rship PLC de clares t hat thi s product is i n complia nce with
Dire ctive 2014/53/ EU, the fu ll text of t he EU decla ration of con formit y is avai lable at
the fol lowing i nternet ad dress:
https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/DoC

Bluetoot h Radio Fr equency:

2.402 GHz-2 .48 GHz The Ma x. tra nsmit powe r: 10dBm

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8

BLUETOOTH ANTENNA

Used for wireless streaming bluetooth (A2DP/AVRCP) audio capability directly from
most phones, tablests and laptops. See later section for details.

9

LOUDSPEAKER TERMINALS

Two sets of loudspeaker terminals are available, A (main loudspeaker terminals, top row)
and B (secondary switchable loudspeaker terminals, bottom row). Connect the wires
from your left channel loudspeaker to the Left positive and negative terminals, and the
wires from the right channel loudspeaker to the Right positive and negative terminals.
In each case, the red terminal is the positive output and the black terminal is the
negative output.

Care should be taken to ensure no stray strands of wire are shorting speaker
outputs together. Please ensure that the loudspeaker terminals have been tightened
adequately to provide a good electrical connection. It is possible for the sound quality
to be affected if the screw terminals are loose.

The use of A and B speakers affords you an easy and inexpensive way to create a
simple multi-room system.

Note: When using two pairs of speakers, use speakers with a nominal impedance
of 16 ohms.

10

HEAT TUNNEL VENT GRILLE

Allows cooling of internal circuitry via the heat tunnel. DO NOT OBSTRUCT!

11

VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH

For servicing use only.

12

AC POWER SOCKET

Once all connections are complete, plug the AC power cable into an appropriate
mains socket and turn the unit on.

Ground

Ground

LeftRight

A

B

A

B

Left Right

Max Power Consumption: 550W

Mains Voltage Selector Switch

115/220-230V~ 50/60Hz

Power AC

A1

D1

D2 D3

A2 A3 Rec Out Sub Out

Rec Out

Sub Out

A3 A1

D1D2D3

MM

Phono

MM

Phono

A2

Designed & Engineered in Great Britain

Assembled in China

AXR100

Stereo Receiver

Loudspeaker Terminals

Impedance 4–8 ohms

5V 400mA

Service Port

AM 300

ΩFM 75Ω

Rear panel connections

1

DIGITAL INPUTS (AXR100 ONLY)

Toslink and S/P DIF co-axial digital inputs.

Note: To obtain the best results from your system we recommend using only high

quality Cambridge Audio interconnects. This will ensure that you hear your system
as we designed it. Please ask you dealer for details.

2

AUDIO INPUTS

These inputs are suitable for any ‘line level’ source equipment such as the audio
outputs of CD players, BD/DVD players, etc.

3

PHONO INPUT

This input has a built in phono stage. Record players fitted with Phono Cartridges
of the Moving Magnet (MM) or high output Moving Coil (MC) type (between 2-6mV
output and 30-50k load impedance) can be used. Low output Moving Coil types
(<1mV and usually 10-1000 ohm load impedance) cannot be directly connected
and will require a matching transformer or head amp. Please consult your dealer
for details. The ‘ground’ terminals on both the record player and the AXR should be
connected (where possible) with a ground wire for lowest noise/hum pickup.

4

REC OUT

Connect to the recording input of a tape deck, CD recorder input, etc.

5

SUB-OUT

For optional connection to the input socket of an active subwoofer if desired.

6

AM/FM ANTENNA

Tuner aerial connections for picking up radio signals. Refer to the ‘Connections’
section of this manual. For permanent use, outdoor AM/FM aerials are highly
recommended.

7

SERVICE PORT

For servicing use only. Do not connect anything here as it may result in damage.

2

1

7

3 4

9

10

6

12

11

5

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