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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 accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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For your own safety please read the following important safety instructions 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:
Use of the apparatus in tropical climates - The equipment shall be used at a maximum 45 degree C ambient temperature.
The unit is of Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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 presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance.
The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment. This product 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.
This product complies with European Low Voltage (2014/35/EU), Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU) and Environmentallyfriendly 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 used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel.
This product meets Australia, New Zealand Safety, EMC and Radio Communications requirements of the ERAC and ACMA.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Equipment: Integrated Amplifier
Model: AXA35
Trademark: Cambridge Audio
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The responsible party in US:
Company name: Audio Partnership LLC
Address: 1913 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (312) 636-4817
Legal Representative Person: Gregg Chopper
Signature:
The unit will become hot when in use. Do not stack multiple units on top of each other.
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.
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 locations 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.
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.
If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, unplug it from the mains socket.
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.
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.
Batteries may contain substances harmful to the environment. Please dispose of any discharged batteries with due consideration and in accordance with local environmental/electronic recycling guidelines.
These units are not user serviceable. Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit 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.
The cord supplied with this appliance is factory fitted with a UK mains plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse inside. If it is necessary to change the fuse, it is important that a 3 amp 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 mains 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.
If a 13 amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 5 amp fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used a 5 amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.
The AXA35 is supplied with a remote control that operates this unit and its built-in tuner. In addition, some icons buttons can operate a matching AXC35 or AXC25 player. Always use Alkaline batteries.
POWER BUTTON
Switches the AXA35 between On and low power ecofriendly Standby mode.
MUTE
Mutes audio on the unit. Press again to cancel mute.
VOLUME
Increases or decreases the volume of the unit. Also used to change the bass, treble and balance settings when these are selected.
MENU
Toggles between Bass, Treble and Balance options. Use the volume buttons to change the level of the selected option.
SOURCE BUTTONS (A1/AUX,A2, A3, A4,PHONO)
Press the relevant button to select the desired music source.
Check the impedance of your speakers. You can use types with an impedance of 8 Ohms.
The red coloured speaker terminals are positive (+) and the black speaker terminals are negative (-). Make sure correct polarity is maintained at each speaker connector or the sound can become weak and "phasey" with little bass.
Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping off approximately 10mm (3/8") or less of the outer insulation. More than 10mm could cause a short circuit. Twist the wires tightly together so there are no loose ends. Unscrew the speaker terminal, insert the speaker cable, tighten the terminal and secure the cable. Note: All connections are made using standard loudspeaker cable.
We recommend using Banana plugs with our units to establish a secure connection and ensure there are no loose strands of wire that may cause unwanted noise or interference.
Once you have stripped the outer insulation of the cable and twisted the wires as indicated above, securely connect these to your banana plugs, remove the dust cap from the end of the speaker terminal and push the plug in as far as possible without applying excessive force.
The diagram below shows the basic connection of your amplifier to a CD player, turntable and a pair of loudspeakers.
After making any connections to your unit, activate the AXA35 by pressing the Power button on the front of the unit.
Press the Source button on the front of the unit corresponding to your desired source. Alternatively, you may use the appropriate button on the remote control.
Use either the Volume Up/Down buttons on the remote control, or the Volume control on the front of your unit system to change the volume level. The newly selected level will be indicated briefly on the front display.
The volume is displayed in minus dB where 0dB is the highest level.
A progressively larger negative number indicates the volume is being reduced.
Adjustments to the bass, treble and balance can be made as follows:
Power output | 35 watts (into 8Ω) |
THD (unweighted) | <0.01% @ 1kHz, 80% of rated power <0.15% 20Hz - 20kHz, 80% of rated power |
Frequency response (-3dB) | 5Hz - 50kHz |
S/N ratio (ref 1W) | >82dB (unweighted) |
Input impedances | 47k ohms |
Power Amp damping factor | >50 |
Max. power consumption | 260W |
Bass/Treble controls | Shelving, ultimate boost/cut +/- 10dB @ 100Hz and 10kHz |
Standby power consumption | <0.5W |
Inputs: | 4x RCA, 1x Phono, 1 x 3.5mm Aux input (front panel) |
Outputs: | Speakers, Rec Out, USB 5V power |
Dimensions (HxWxD): | 83 x 430 x 335mm (3.3 x 16.9 x 13.2") |
Weight | 5.6kg (12.3lbs) |
If you experience any trouble with your product, visit the help section on our webpage at https://techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com
For all servicing, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.
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