Cambridge Audio CXN Service Manual
CXN
NETWORK PLAYER
Contents
Rear panel connections ................................................................................... 3
Front panel controls ........................................................................................ 3
Remote control ................................................................................................ 4
Getting connected ........................................................................................... 5
Network connections ...................................................................................... 5
Character entry ................................................................................................ 5
Operating instructions ..................................................................................... 6
Inputs ............................................................................................................... 6
Settings ........................................................................................................... 6
Important!
The CXN is largely a software based product and new features and
updates will be made available from time to time. See the Upgrade
Firmware section at the end of this manual for how to check for and
then automatically update your unit via the internet. The process
takes only a few minutes.
We would encourage you to check for any updates before using your
CXN for the rst time and then from time to time afterwards.
Also please do check the support page for the CXN at
http://techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com for details of any new
features, advice on compatibility with other products and audio
formats and the most recent copy of this manual.
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Stream Magic is a trademark of Audio Partnership Plc and is registered
in the European Community and other countries.
This product contains software licensed under version 2 of the GNU
Public License and version 2.1 of the GNU Lesser Public License. The
source code for this software is available from:
http://gpl.stream-magic.com/
This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation
and under a licence from Microsoft Licensing GP. Use or distribution
of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a
license from Microsoft Corporation and/or Microsoft Licensing, GP
as applicable.
The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here:
www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
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Rear panel connections
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CXN
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1. AC power socket
2. USB sockets
For connection to the supplied Wi-Fi antenna, USB HD/ashdisk or optional
BT100 Bluetooth audio receiver.
Note: For Wi-Fi antenna, this must be plugged into the USB Wi-Fi antenna
port. The USB ports are not intended for connection to Apple mobile devices,
no functionality, charging or otherwise is supported.
3. Ethernet
4. Digital inputs
5. Digital outputs
6. USB audio in
For connecting to PC/MAC computers.
Front panel controls
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Ground lift switch
Enable 'Lift' to eradicate hum noise through the speakers.
7. IR (Infra Red) emitter in
8. Control bus
For connection to other CX series products. Features vary according to other
product functionality.
9. Balanced audio output
For use with XLR connections.
Note: XLR connectors should be wired as follows: Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Hot
(in-phase) and Pin 3: Cold (phase-inverted).
10. Line output
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CX N
1. Power On/O
2. USB
For use with USB audio storage. 1A maximum current consumption.
Note: This USB port is not intended for connection to Apple mobile devices.
3. Play/Pause
4. Skip
5. Stop/Delete
Press during playback to stop or delete items in various menus.
6. Display
Displays the status of the unit.
7. (i) Info
Displays 'Now Playing' screen. Press to toggle through various screen layouts.
8. Home
9. Infrared sensor
10. Return
Press to return to the previous menu.
11. (More)
When playing Internet Radio, the More button displays related options to the
currently selected station such as alternative stream types, content types
or similar stations. When playing from UPnP sources, this button displays
queued tracks and options.
12. Navigation/Select (rotary dial)
Rotate to scroll and navigate around the menus. Press to accept the item/
function shown on the display.
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