Cambridge Audio CXN v2 Manual
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CXN v2 - Network Player Manual Generated: 23/06/2021 - 11:03 Table of Contents CXN v2 - Network Player Front panel controls Rear panel connections Remote control Getting connected Operating instructions StreamMagic app - Setup Google Home / Chromecast built-in AirPlay Settings Technical specifications...
  • Page 2: Cxn V2 - Network Player

    This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of publishing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 3: Rear Panel Connections

    12. Navigation/Select (rotary dial) Rotate to scroll and navigate around the menus. Press to accept the item/function shown on the display. Rear panel connections Last updated: May 26, 2021 02:44. Revision #1644 cxn v2 network player / rear panel connections...
  • Page 4 The Wi-fi dongle is pre-fitted. Please leave connected. Your unit will automatically default to an Ethernet connection if one is made. If you are using this CXN v2 with Wi-Fi please make sure your unit is positioned within range of your wireless router.
  • Page 5: Remote Control

    Remote control Last updated: May 26, 2021 02:43. Revision #1642 cxn v2 network player / remote control 1. Standby/On 2. Display brightness 3. Mute (Pre-amp mode) 4. (More) When playing from UPnP sources, this button displays queued tracks and options.
  • Page 6: Getting Connected

    16. Presets Recalls stored 1 – 8 presets. Getting connected Last updated: May 26, 2021 02:42. Revision #1641 cxn v2 network player / getting connected Basic audio connections Switch the power off before making any connections. CXN v2/CXA Network connections To use the UPnP media sharing feature, you will need either a wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection to your network To use internet radio, Streaming Services or to receive product software updates you will also need a broadband internet connection.
  • Page 7 Important note: Do not plug/unplug the wireless dongle when the unit is on. On an iOS device go to Wi-Fi settings and select 'CXN v2'. Alternatively, connect the CXN v2 directly to the Wi-Fi network: Select your Wi-Fi network and then enter your password.
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Note: When using a UPnP server to share your media, the menu structure, search and selection criteria are determined by that server, not the CXN The CXN v2 does not scan entire USB storage devices to build an artist/track database. It is therefore recommended that audio files are stored in a structured way by artist and album to facilitate locating tracks.
  • Page 9 For permanent storage of favourite media selections, it is recommended to use suitable software to create playlists. These can then be accessed by the CXN v2 from USB storage devices or UPnP servers that support playlist serving. It is not currently possible to save playlists created on the CXN...
  • Page 10: Streammagic App - Setup

    Last updated: May 28, 2021 09:43. Revision #1653 cxn v2 network player / google home chromecast built Your player is network connected, not only can you listen to devices connected to the inputs on the product but you can also stream music from many different sources both on your home network and from the internet.
  • Page 11: Airplay

    Last updated: May 28, 2021 09:48. Revision #1658 cxn v2 network player / airplay AirPlay is an Apple technology designed to control home audio systems and speakers in any room — with a tap or by just asking Siri — right from iPhone, iPad, HomePod, or Apple TV.
  • Page 12: Settings

    Roon Ready DSD mode for the digital outputs. Control Bus If your device is connected to a Cambridge Audio amplifier using a control bus connector, volume commands can be sent directly to the amplifier. Pre-amp With Pre-Amp mode enabled the volume of the device's analogue output can be controlled using the app, the remote or the rotary dial.
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Note: Your network player must be connected to the internet to carry out firmware updates. It is recommended that you keep your network player connected to ensure optimal performance. Technical specifications Last updated: June 7, 2021 04:10. Revision #1677 cxn v2 network player / technical specifications D/A CONVERTERS Dual Wolfson WM8740 24-bit DACs ANALOGUE FILTER 2-Pole Dual Differential Bessel Double Virtual, Earth Balanced...
  • Page 14 CROSSTALK @ 1kHz < -100dB CROSSTALK @ 20kHz < -90dB DIGITAL OUTPUTS S/PDIF Co-axial: 16/24-bit, 32-192kHz TOSLINK Optical: 16/24-bit, 32-96kHz AUDIO FORMATS WAV containing uncompressed, PCM 16-24 bit 32-192kHz, FLAC containing losslessly compressed, PCM 16-24 bit 32-192kHz, Apple Lossless (ALAC) containing losslessly compressed PCM 16-24 bit 32-192kHz, AIFF containing uncompressed, PCM 16-24 bit 32-192kHz, Microsoft®...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    • Confirm that a connected computer can access the Internet (i.e. can browse the web) using the same network. • Check that a DHCP server is available, or that you have configured a static IP address on the CXN v2. You can configure a static IP address on the CXN v2 using the menu item ‘Settings ->...
  • Page 16 • Check the CXN v2 is capable of playing back the file type you are trying to access. WMA, AAC, MP3, Vorbis, FLAC and WAV can currently be played. The CXN v2 does not support ALAC, WMA Pro, WMA lossless, RAW, AU or other file types not mentioned.

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