Cambridge Audio T Owners manual
Series Tuner
T-
Owners' Manual
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this Cambridge Audio T-Series
Superheterodyne Tuner. It has been custom designed to deliver
maximum listening pleasure together with an unrivalled ease of use
that will provide you with many years of exciting and trouble free
listening. Expect a warm reception!
The T-Series has been developed as a result of the increased demand for
affordable, high quality, full facility tuners and is dedicated for use with the
finest output components. Unlike most similarly priced tuners, and even
those costing much more, the T-Series has been built without compromise
in terms of component quality and construction.
Because of the introduction of numerous new radio stations to the airwaves
the vast majority of today's tuners suffer from the interference breakthrough
of other radio frequencies. In order to minimise this reduction in sound quality
the performance of a tuner is often compromised. To combat this dilemma
the T-Series utilises double Superheterodyne technology. This effectively
rejects all but the required signal, allowing the sonically critical stages to be
optimised. As a result, a crisp, clear and atmospheric soundstage is
achieved with all types of music.
We have worked hard to ensure that your T-Series Tuner is remarkably
simple to use, however below the sturdy exterior there is an array of technical
wizardry. The T-Series offers a choice of three wavebands, coupled with the
ability to memorise up to 29 of your favourite stations in FM and MW (AM for
US version) and 6 in LW. A custom designed rotary control knob offers easy
selection of preset stations together with the precision required for accurately
tuning weak signalled stations. The sophisticated auto tuning facility
automatically searches through a waveband for your desired station. Further
features include a ten bar signal strength indicator and a central tuning facility
that ‘locks on’ to the optimum signal for crystal clear reception.
Close attention has also been paid to those audiophile features that are a
rarity in today’s tuner design and manufacture. Included is the latest ‘blend’
circuitry which automatically adjusts stereo separation, resulting in a reception
quality with the least amount of background noise. A multipathing warning
indicator will also let you know that multiple signals of the same station are
being received, thus enabling you to adjust the frequency and locate a
stronger transmission.
To gain the greatest musical rewards from this equipment we would
encourage you to use other high quality components and revealing
loudspeakers. We particularly recommend amplification from the Cambridge
Audio range, all of which has been designed to the same exacting standards
as your T-Series Tuner. Although your Tuner is a very sensitive piece of
equipment we would also strongly recommend that you use an external roofmounted aerial to maximise performance.
Interconnects are also something that shouldn’t be forgotten. Please do not
compromise your system’s performance by using poor quality interconnect
cables to connect this tuner to your amplifier, after all, a system is only as
good as its weakest link. For this reason we do not include cheap “freebie”
cables in the box. Your dealer can supply quality Cambridge Audio
interconnects that will ensure your whole system realises its full potential.
Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!
CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Trouble Shooting & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CHECKING THE POWER SUPPLY SETTING
For your own safety please read the following instructions carefully before
attempting to connect this unit to the mains.
• Check that the rear of your unit indicates the correct supply voltage.
• If your mains supply voltage is different, consult your dealer.
This unit is designed to operate only on the supply voltage and type that is
indicated on the rear panel of the unit. Connecting to other power sources
may damage the unit.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This equipment must be switched off when not in use and must not be used
unless correctly earthed. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the unit’s cover (or back). There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel. If the power cord is fitted with a
moulded mains plug the unit must not be used if the plastic fuse carrier is not
in place. Should you lose the fuse carrier the correct part must be reordered
from your Cambridge Audio dealer.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
‘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.
This product complies with European Low Voltage
(73/23/EEC) and Electromagnetic Compatibility
(89/336/EEC) Directives when used 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
PLUG FITTING INSTRUCTIONS (UK ONLY)
The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a 13A mains plug
fitted with a 3A fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important
that a 3A 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 13A 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.
NOTE: If your model does not have an earth wire, then disregard this
instruction.
If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp fuse must be fitted, or if any
other type of plug is used a 3 Amp or 5 Amp fuse must be fitted, either in the
plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.
GREEN /
YELLOW
BLUE
N
CORD
GRIP
E
FUSE
L
BROWN
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