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.
What's included with the AXA25? Last updated: August 1, 2022 04:13. Revision #5505 Inside the box of your AXA25 you will receive: 1. AXA25 integrated amplifier. 2. UK mains lead (depending on which country the AXA35 was purchased). EU mains lead (depending on which country the AXA35 was purchased).
Front panel controls Last updated: July 29, 2022 10:23. Revision #5416 1. Power button - Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim LED) and On (indicated by bright LED). Standby mode is a low power mode where the power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts. This product has APD (Auto Power Down) enabled as default.
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Once plugged in, this input is automatically selected, although other inputs apart from A4 can still be selected once a stereo-jack is plugged in. The A4/AUX option on the front of the unit will select this input whilst a stereo-jack is plugged in. Note: Plugging a source into the front panel Aux input overrides the A4 input.
This output provides a constant high level output that does not fluctuate with the volume, balance or tone controls of the main unit. For this reason, the AXA25 cannot be used as a Preamplifier only or with a subwoofer. 3. USB power 5V 500mA - This USB connection is designed to charge a device, such as a smartphone. The charging device needs to require 5V DC to be able to be charged.
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Connect the wires from your left channel loudspeaker to the Left positive and negative terminals and the wires from the right channel loudspeaker to the Right positive and negative terminals. In each case, the red terminal is the positive output and the black terminal is the negative output. Care should be taken to ensure no stray strands of wire are accidentally connecting speaker outputs together as this may cause damage to the unit.
Getting connected Last updated: July 29, 2022 10:23. Revision #5418 Loudspeakers. Check the impedance of your speakers. You can use speakers 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 phased with little bass.
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Note: When using a banana plug, make sure the speaker terminals are completely tightened before inserting the plug. Basic connection. The diagram below shows the basic connection of the AXA25 to a CD player and a pair of loudspeakers. Any ‘line level’ source equipment can be connected to the audio inputs on the amplifier (A1 to A4).
Troubleshooting Last updated: July 29, 2022 10:23. Revision #5420 THERE IS NO POWER Ensure the AC power cord is connected securely. Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall socket and is switched on. Check fuse in the mains plug or adaptor. Check the power button is on at the front of the unit.
Can I insert a Bluetooth adaptor into the AXA25’s USB port to enable Bluetooth functionality? No. The USB port on the rear of the AXA25 is only designed for charging a device, such as a smartphone. It is, therefore, not possible to insert a Bluetooth adaptor into this port to enable Bluetooth functionality with the AXA25.