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 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
If your dealer is not equipped contact your dealer for advice. to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product, it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service Please ensure there is ample ventilation (at least 20cm clearance on the top, agent.
1. FM / AM aerials 8. Vent grille 13. HDMI 2.0 outputs 17. Emitter in DO NOT OBSTRUCT! CXR120 – Outputs mirrored. 2. Analogue inputs 18. IR out CXR200 – Output 2 can display a (CXR120 3 inputs only) 9. Digital in 19.
Main remote control 1. Backlight button Illuminates the buttons. 2. Standby/On 3. Source buttons Pressing the FM/AM button a second time toggles between FM and AM. Sources Sources Sources The TV button selects TV-ARC (Audio Return Channel). The SM button selects the StreamMagic module. 4.
CXR120/200 Loudspeaker connections Use 4mm plugs for direct insertion into the speaker terminals. is maintained. Surround back/height, Bi-amp and Zone 2 speaker connections can all be connected to speakers, but only one will be active. This can be set in the...
Digital audio connections BD/DVD player CD player iD100 Digital iPod Dock Audio player/recorder (Tape/MD/CD-R) 5.1/7.1 direct in DVD-A SACD player Phono cables (2RCA-2RCA)
CXR120/200 HDMI connections 4K video resolution The source resolution cannot be greater than that of the TV you are using - The CXR supports 4K video resolution. Use a high speed HDMI cable when connecting 4K devices. Note: 4K is not supported on the HDMI/MHL inputs.
Aerial connections Operating instructions To activate the CXR, switch the Power switch on the rear panel to On then Examples FM aerial press the Standby/On button on the front panel. Selecting the source FM external Select the source by using the Source +/- buttons on the front panel. After aerial 4 to 5 seconds the CXR will select the new source, or it can be selected (recommended)
CXR120/200 Note: Dolby Digital and DTS formats can sometimes carry less channels than their maximum such as Dolby Digital (2/0) which means a Dolby Digital encoded signal which is actually only carrying a two channel stereo signal A new Dolby matrix technology that delivers additional height channels (other channels inactive).
Setup menu Speaker setup Refer to the following diagrams for typical examples of loudspeaker setups. CXR Setup Menu Speaker Setup Speaker Configuration Input Setup Auto Setup Zone 2 Settings Unit Metres Network Setup SW Selection Subwoofer1+Subwoofer2 Enter General Settings Back Amp Configuration Bi-Amp HDMI Output Setup Advanced Setup...
CXR120/200 Level CXR Speaker Configuration the same volume using either the Front Left or Right as a reference. Front Left Size Small CXR Speaker Configuration Distance 2.4m Level -2.OdB Front Left Crossover 6O Hz Next Speaker Size Large Accept Setup...
Input setup cont. Stereo processing Controlling zone 2 Choose preferred stereo processing mode for the current source. You can use the main remote handset, the buttons on the front of the unit Multichannel processing From the remote press and hold the Zone 2 button followed by the feature Choose preferred multichannel processing mode for the current source.
CXR120/200 TV ARC (HDMI out 1) password. ARC allows a TV to send audio back down its incoming HDMI so that you can play back the audio from a TV source whilst you watch its picture. CXR Setup Menu CEC control...
HDMI output setup cont. Network software update The CXR can be updated via the StreamMagic module connected to the DTS-HD speaker re-map internet. Updates of the StreamMagic module itself can only be started from the Cambridge Connect app or the Web administration interface. When playing back a DTS-HD track the CXR can electronically reposition your speakers to match the setup used in the original recording studio.
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Before connecting Contents However before you actually decide which connections to make or perform any adjustments it is strongly advised that you read through the ‘Setup’ o choose the right Pre out connections Rec out connections Front input connections Using the tuner Presets Direct Make sure you register your purchase.
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CXR120/200 Important safety instructions WEEE symbol CE mark C-Tick mark CU-TR Mark NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS THIS APPARATUS. Caution: Hot Surface. Do Not Touch FCC regulations NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT.
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Limited warranty Ventilation IMPORTANT Positioning Power sources Overloading Cleaning Battery disposal Loudspeakers Servicing...
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CXR120/200 Front panel controls CXR120 HDMI 7 / MHL CXR200 HDMI 8/ MHL 1. Standby/On 8. Infrared sensor 2. Phones 9. Menu 10. Back Note: 11. USB / MP3 / HDMI/MHL Inputs 3. Tuning +/- 4. Direct 5. Zone (CXR200 only) HDMI 6.
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Rear panel connections 1. FM / AM aerials 7. HDMI inputs 2. Analogue inputs Note: 8. Vent grille Note: 3. 7.1 Direct in 9. Digital in 4. Pre out / Sub out 5. Rec out 10. Zone 2 speaker terminals 11.
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CXR120/200 12. Ethernet 13. HDMI outputs 14. USB 15. Speaker terminals 16. IR Receiver In 17. Emitter in 18. IR out 19. Trigger out 20. AC power socket 21. RS232C...
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Main remote control 13. Surround modes 1. Backlight button 14. Stop/Play/Pause (StreamMagic) 15. Direct 2. Standby/On Sources Sources Sources 16. Dim 3. Source buttons CXR200 CXR200 CXR200 17. Bass/Treble FM/AM FM/AM Note: 18. Lip sync The above button descriptions are naturally brief. Please refer to the ‘Operating Instructions’...
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CXR120/200 Loudspeaker connections Note: Note: Powered subwoofer Centre speaker Phono/RCA cable Right Left Front Front Centre Surround Surround Right Left Right Left Surround back Front Surround speakers speakers speakers...
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Analogue audio connections Note: CD player BD/DVD player Phono cable (2RCA-2RCA) Audio player/recorder (Tape/MD/CD-R) Digital audio connections Note: BD/DVD player CD player iD100 Digital iPod Dock Audio player/recorder (Tape/MD/CD-R)
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CXR120/200 HDMI connections 4K video resolution 1080p Blu-ray player with HDMI output HDMI cable HDMI cable output...
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HDMI connections cont. TV 2 TV 1 HDMI cable ARC supported if TV also supports. 5.1/7.1 direct in DVD-A player or SACD multi-channel player 5.1 connections Phono cables (2RCA-2RCA)
CXR120/200 Pre out connections Power Phono cables (2RCA-2RCA) Powered subwoofer Rec out connections Phono cables Audio player/recorder (2RCA-2RCA) (Tape/MD/CD-R)
Front input connections Using the tuner CX R200 Radio Data Systems (RDS) HDMI 8/ S8 HDMI 8/ S8 USB cable PS (Station Name) 3.5mm mini-jack PTY (Program Type) HDMI/MHL cable Note: Presets USB hard Video games console/ drive Player Video camera outputs Storing stations for Tuner Note: Aerial connections...
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CXR120/200 Operating instructions Selecting the source Selecting the desired listening mode current decoding mode on the front panel display. Pressing the button is pressed for 4 or 5 seconds the CXR returns to normal operation without changing mode. Stereo Modes...
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Operating instructions cont. Decode modes - 5.1 speaker setup Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution 2 " Dolby Digital (2/0) " Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS (2/0) " DTS ES Discrete DTS 96/24 5.1 $ Multi Channel PCM 7.1 $ Multi Channel PCM...
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CXR120/200 Decode modes - 5.1 + Height speaker setup Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution 2 " " Dolby Digital (2/0) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX " DTS (2/0) DTS ES Discrete DTS 96/24 5.1 $ Multi Channel PCM 7.1 $...
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Operating instructions cont. Decode modes - 7.1 speaker setup Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution 2 " " Dolby Digital (2/0) Dolby Digital >7.1 Dolby Digital EX " DTS (2/0) DTS ES Discrete DTS 96/24 5.1 $ Multi Channel PCM 7.1 $ Multi Channel PCM...
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CXR120/200 Decode modes - 7.1 speaker setup Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution 5.1 $ Dolby Digital Plus >7.1 7.1 $ Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 $ Dolby True HD >7.1 & 7.1 $ 7.1 & Dolby True HD &...
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CXR120/200 Setup menu Speaker Setup Input Setup Zone 2 Settings (CXR200 only) Network Setup General Settings HDMI Output Setup Advanced Setup Speaker setup CXR Setup Menu Speaker Setup Speaker Configuration Note: Input Setup Auto Setup Zone 2 Settings Unit Metres...
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Setup menu cont. 5.1 + Height Note: CXR Setup Menu Speaker Setup Speaker Configuration Input Setup Auto Setup Zone 2 Settings Unit Metres Network Setup SW Selection Subwoofer1+Subwoofer2 Enter General Settings Back Amp Configuration Bi-Amp HDMI Output Setup Advanced Setup CXR Speaker Configuration Front Left Size...
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CXR120/200 Left Right CXR Speaker Configuration Front Left Size Large Distance 3.6 m Level O.O dB Note: Crossover Next Speaker Back Test Tone : Off Test T T est Test Test Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch Menu Exit CXR Speaker Configuration Front Left...
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Manually setting sub crossovers and bass management CXR Setup Menu CXR Speaker Configuration Speaker Setup Speaker Configuration Front Left Input Setup Auto Setup Size Small Zone 2 Settings Unit Metres Distance 3.6 m Network Setup SW Selection Subwoofer1+Subwoofer2 Level O.O dB General Settings Back Amp Configuration Bi-Amp...
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CXR120/200 Video Scaling CXR Speaker Configuration Front Left Size Small Distance 2.4m Level -2.OdB Crossover 6O Hz Next Speaker Accept Setup Back Test Tone : Off Test T T est Test Test Speaker Configuration: 7.1Ch Menu Exit Audio Input Notes:...
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Input Setup cont. Lip sync Source 1 Lip Sync: 0 ms Note: Zone 2 (CXR200 only) CXR Setup Menu Speaker Setup Zone 2 Power Input Setup Zone 2 Source Follow Main Zone Zone 2 Settings Zone 2 Power On Volume - 30 dB Network Setup General Settings...
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CXR120/200 Note: Controlling Zone 2 Connection Information Connecting to a wired network Controlling Zone 2 from Zone 2 itself Zone 2 Power Network Setup Zone 2 Source Zone 2 Power On Volume Network Setup CXR Setup Menu Speaker Setup Connection Information...
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Network Setup cont. HDMI Output Setup CXR Setup Menu Speaker Setup Standby HDMi Bypass HDMI Input Setup TV ARC (HDMI OUT 1) Enable Zone 2 Settings CEC Control Network Setup CEC Power Off Control Disable General Settings CEC Power On Control Disable HDMI Output Setup On Screen Info Display...
CXR120/200 Advanced Setup Dolby D EX Modes CXR Setup Menu Speaker Setup Mute Level Mute Input Setup Mute Analogue REC Out None Zone 2 Settings Front IR Enable Height Gain Network Setup Main Power on volume - 30 dB General Settings...
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Advanced Setup cont. Center Conventional 5.1 ° Center ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 5.1 + Height Center Center ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° Center ° ° ° ° ° ° Center ° ° ° ° °...
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CXR120/200 Note: Wired connection Follow Standby: CXR Setup Menu Sources: Speaker Setup Connection Information Input Setup Network Selection Ethernet Note: Zone 2 Settings IP Adress 192.168.0.127 Network Setup Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 General Settings Gateway 0.0.0.0 SW Version HDMI Output Setup DNS1 0.0.0.0...
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CXR200 ZONE 2 SETUP GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS HDMI CONNECTION TO ZONE 2 PLAYING THE SAME VIDEO/AUDIO IN BOTH ZONES..2 HDMI CONNECTION TO ZONE 2 PLAYING DIFFERENT VIDEO/AUDIO IN EACH ZONE..3 PRE-OUT CONNECTION TO ZONE 2 PLAYING THE SAME AUDIO IN BOTH ZONES......4 PRE-OUT CONNECTION TO ZONE 2 PLAYING DIFFERENT AUDIO IN EACH ZONE.
CXR200 ZONE 2 SETUP GUIDE HDMI CONNECTION TO ZONE 2 ZONE 2 PLAYING THE SAME VIDEO/AUDIO IN BOTH ZONES. HDMI 1 Switch on Zone 2 – Using the remote: Press and hold the Zone 2 button, then press the Standby button. –...
CXR200 ZONE 2 SETUP GUIDE HDMI CONNECTION TO ZONE 2 ZONE 2 PLAYING DIFFERENT VIDEO/AUDIO IN EACH ZONE. HDMI 1 Switch on Zone 2: – Using the remote: Press and hold the Zone 2 button, then press the Standby button –...
CXR200 ZONE 2 SETUP GUIDE PRE-OUT CONNECTION TO ZONE 2 ZONE 2 PLAYING THE SAME AUDIO IN BOTH ZONES. 1 Switch on Zone 2 – Using the remote: Press and hold the Zone 2 button, then press the Standby button. –...
CXR200 ZONE 2 SETUP GUIDE PRE-OUT CONNECTION TO ZONE 2 ZONE 2 PLAYING DIFFERENT AUDIO IN EACH ZONE. 1 Switch on Zone 2: – Using the remote: Press and hold the Zone 2 button, then press the Standby button – Using the Cambridge Connect app –...
CXR200 ZONE 2 SETUP GUIDE SPEAKER CONNECTION TO ZONE 2 ZONE 2 PLAYING THE SAME AUDIO IN BOTH ZONES. 1 Switch on Zone 2 3 Setting the Zone 2 Source to ‘Follow Main Zone’ will ensure that any audio (multi- –...
CXR200 ZONE 2 SETUP GUIDE SPEAKER CONNECTION TO ZONE 2 ZONE 2 PLAYING DIFFERENT AUDIO IN EACH ZONE. 1 Switch on Zone 2 3 The Zone 2 source can be selected using the remote control, front panel, app and the –...
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