Cambridge Audio ID100 User Manual

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Digital Docking Station for iPod

User’s manual

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Contents

Introduction ...........................................................................3

Important safety instructions...............................................4

Limited warranty ...................................................................7

Rear panel connections........................................................8

Front panel..........................................................................10

Connections ........................................................................12

Remote control....................................................................14

Operating instructions ........................................................17

Technical specifications.....................................................18

Troubleshooting ..................................................................19

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This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for acc uracy at the ti me of printing; however, Camb ridge Audio's policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

This document contains proprietar y information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this ma nual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacture r. All trademarks and re gistered tradema rks are the prope rty of their respective owners.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been cer tified by the developer to meet Apple per formance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.

Introduction

* Composite / Component lead supplied

Thank you fo r purchasing this Cambridge Audio iD100

digital iPod many years of listening pleasure from it. Like all Cambridge Audio products the iD100 adheres to three core principles – stunni ng per formance, ea se of u se and incredible value.

The iD100 enables you to get the very best audio and video quality from most variants of the iPod. The iD100 also works with the iPod feature of the iPhone

The iD100 accesses the audio on the docked Apple product digitally providing a bit-perfect low jitter digital output via S/P DIF, Toslink or AES/EBU connections. Th ese can be connected to the d igital inputs of a suitable DAC, Digi tal Amplifier or the digital inputs on many A/V Receivers etc.

The iD100 allows the digital output of any audio file your Apple product itself supports including lossless files for unprecedented sound quality.

In addition, video outputs via Composite Video, S-Video or Component Video* allow the viewing of video content.

The supplied remote allows browsing of the iPod / iPad / iPhone via its own display.

Charging and Syncing of the iPod can both be turned On or Off via the remote which can also control basic features of Cambridge Audio Amplifiers and Receivers. The iD100 also features an e nvironmentally friendly low power (<1w) standby circuit.

dock. We are confident that you will enjoy

and iPad™.

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Ultimate sound quality depends on the whole of your system your dealer can also supply excellent qua lity Cambridge Audio interconnects to ensure your system realises its full potential.

Thank you for taking the time to read this manual; we do recommend you keep it for future reference.

Matthew Bramble Cambridge Audio Technical Director and the iD100 development team.

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Important safety instructions

For your own safety please read the following important safety instructi ons 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 ventila tion openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do n ot install near any heat sources su ch 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 groundingtype 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 rece ptacles and the poin t 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 cauti on when moving the car t/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightnin g storms or when u nused for l ong 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 inst alled) shall not be ex posed 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) po ssible. Where the mains plug is u sed as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall r emain readi ly 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.

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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 pr esence of important operating and maintenance instructions i n 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 wheel ed bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate co llection for elect rical and electron ic equipment. This p roduct 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-fr iendly design of Energy-related Products ( 2009/125/EC) Directives when used and installed according to this instructi on manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel.

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.

FCC regulations

NOTE: TH E MANUFACTURER I S NOT RES PONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHOR IZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUC H MODIFICATIONS COU LD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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;

2) This device must accept any interference , including interference that may cause undesired operation.

These limits are de signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can ra diate radi o frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter ference to radio commu nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harm ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 locatio ns 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 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.

To turn the unit off, unplug it from the mains socket.

WARNING: Do not continue using the external power supply if it is broken.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords 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.

Servicing

These units are not user serviceable. Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the u nit 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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