Cambridge Audio AIR 100, AIR 200 - Wireless Speaker Manual

Top panel controls

1. Internet radio presets
   We have preloaded Air with 10 of our favourite internet radio stations. Presets 1-5 can be played by pressing the corresponding preset button. To change the assigned stations use the free Air App for Android or Apple devices, see later section.
2. Bluetooth button (Pairing)
   Used to pair (connect to) Bluetooth devices so that they can be played back wirelessly. When pressed, the front LED will blink blue for approximately 30 seconds. This indicates that the system is in pairing mode. See later section.
3. AUX button
   Selects AUX/MP3 inputs. Pressing this button will toggle between Aux and MP3 inputs.
4. Volume controls
   Controls the player's volume.
5. Standby/On button
   Controls the standby state of the unit. When the LED is illuminated red, the system is in its low power standby state. When the unit is first turned on, it takes approximately 20 seconds to fully power up and become active. During this phase the LED on the front of the unit will blink red on and off.
6. LED indicator/IR receiver (behind grille)

• LED indicator
  
• IR receiver
  A clear unobstructed line of sight between the remote handset and the IR receiver is required for reliable operation.

7. Port/Handle
   The bass port doubles as a handle for moving your Air from room to room. In use the port provides both an extended low frequency response and cooling. The airflow in/out of the port should not be obstructed.

Rear panel controls

1. AC power socket
   Figure-8 type mains inlet.
2. Bass control
   Changing this setting allows the bass/low frequency response of the Air to be tailored to your taste and the acoustics of your room.
3. WPS button/Status light
   If your router also features Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) this button can simplify connection to your network. See later section.
4. Ethernet socket
   The Air can be connected to your network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
   Note: For wireless connection, unplug the ethernet cable and restart the Air.
5. Service port
   For use by authorised Cambridge Audio service personnel only. Do not connect anything here as damage may result.
6. MP3 input (3.5mm mini jack)
   For connection to the headphone of MP3 players or similar.
7. Audio input (RCA/Phono sockets)
   For connection to the line level outputs of CD players, Set-top boxes or other analogue sources.

Remote control

1. Standby/On button
   Controls the standby state of the unit. When the LED is illuminated red, the system is in its low power standby state. When the unit is first turned on it takes approximately 20 seconds to fully power up and become active. During this phase the LED will blink red on and off.

2. Volume buttons
   Controls the player's volume.

3. Mute button
   Press to mute and press again to un-mute the unit.

4. AUX Button
   Selects AUX/MP3 inputs. Pressing this button will toggle between Aux and MP3 inputs.

5. Bluetooth button (Pairing)
   Used to pair (connect to) Bluetooth devices so that they can be played back wirelessly. When the button is pressed the LED on the unit will blink blue for approximately 30 seconds. This indicates that the system is in pairing mode. See later section.

6. Presets buttons 1 – 10
   Press to recall an internet radio preset. As shipped from the factory 10 stations will have been pre-assigned, 5 can be accessed from the top panel buttons, all 10 can be accessed via the remote. To change the assigned stations use the free Air App for Android or Apple devices, see later section.

7. Bass controls
   Allows setting of the bass/low frequency response of the unit tailored to your taste and the acoustics of your room.

Getting started

Note:
If you make a mistake during the connection process, reset the Air. To do this, press and hold the Standby/On button and WPS button on the rear panel for 10-15 seconds until the Air switches off, then repeat the connection process.

Network connections

Before you can use your Air for Internet Radio/Streaming you must have the following:

• A broadband internet connection (such as ADSL) to a suitable internet service provider (ISP).
• A network connection either wirelessly via 802.11b/g or n Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet connection (10 or 100 M bits/sec via an RJ45 connection).

If your wireless network is configured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption then you will need to know your WEP or WPA key so you can get the Air to communicate with the network.

Before you continue, make sure that your wireless access point or router is powered up and working with your broadband internet service (use your computer to verify this). To get this part of the system working you must read the instructions supplied with the wireless access point or router.

The Air can be configured to connect to a wired or wireless network.

For wired setup, see later section 'Connecting to a wired network'.

Connecting to a wireless network

1. Connect the Air to the mains power and press the button on top of the unit. Wait for up to 20 seconds for the flashing light on the rear panel to flash green and orange . If the light does not flash green and orange after 20 seconds, please carry out a factory reset as detailed above, and start again.
   

Apple Wireless Accessory Configuration
If you have an Apple mobile device, go to the 'Settings -> Wi-Fi' menu. Choose the Air showing under 'Set up New AirPlay Speaker' and follow the instructions.
Note:
For Mac with OS X, once connected the setup will then proceed to Airport utility. Follow the instructions.

Otherwise, proceed to the next section.

2. Go to your computer/tablet and click on the Wi-Fi/network logo and select Air_XXX.

PC

3. Open a new page in your internet browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome etc). In the address bar of your browser, go to http://192.168.1.1 to load the setup page.
   
   
   Note:
   If you don't know your Wi-Fi password key, it's commonly found on a label on your internet modem/router.
4. After a few seconds, the Air will be connected to your network (successful connection is indicated by a solid green light on the rear of the product). This can take up to 30 seconds.
   Note:

• If the light on the rear continues flashing green , this indicates that the Air has been unsuccessful with the Wi-Fi connection. Carry out a reset and repeat the process.
• If your computer/tablet has not already done so automatically, change the Wi-Fi/network setting on your computer/tablet back to your home network.

Connecting to a wireless network using WPS

If your router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then this is a simple method to connect the Air to your network without needing to know your Wi-Fi network key or broadcast network name SSID.

WPS allows two devices to discover each other for a short time (usually a minute or two) after the WPS buttons have been pressed on both devices.

To connect using WPS simply press the WPS button on your router (please consult router instructions for details) then shortly after press the WPS button on the rear panel of the Air (briefly press it once).

The WPS light on the rear of the Air will flash orange > green >red for up to 2 minutes whilst the Air looks for your router.

If the connection is successful connection the WPS light will turn solid green and your Wi-Fi connection is ready.

Connecting to a wired network

Note:
Make sure that the Air is switched off before plugging in the Ethernet cable.

Plug one end of a network cable (Category 5/5E straight through Ethernet cable) into the LAN port on the back of the unit and the other end directly to a free port on your router.

Note:
Only connect the LAN port of the player to an Ethernet port that supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX. Connecting to any other ports or jacks, such as a phone jack, can damage the unit.

Now turn on your Air. The Air should automatically connect to your network via DHCP; this means it will be given an IP address by your router automatically.

Playing Internet Radio

The Cambridge Audio Air 100/200 Wireless Music Systems allow playback of over 20,000 internet radio stations.

When a station is recalled in this way the LED will blink slowly whilst the station is being acquired before turning on permanently once the station is playing, this can take a few seconds.

Setting your own presets is done via our free Android and Apple control Apps which are available via the App Store and Google Play Store.

These apps allow browsing of the full range of 20,000+ stations, setting and recall of presets plus full control of your Air unit for volume, bass/treble and more.

Download and install the Control App to your device and follow the built in instructions.

Once any Internet radio station is selected and playing via the Air it can be set to a preset simply by pressing and holding the desired preset button on the top of the unit for approximately 4 seconds.

If the station is stored successfully the LED on the unit will blink twice.

To set the stations back to the default preset values (also resets all other settings) use the 'Reset to factory' default option as described at the end of this manual.

Playing audio from Apple AirPlay devices

When the Air is connected to your home network it will appear as an Apple AirPlay device for audio playback from any Apple devices that are on the same network.

When you open iTunes on a network connected computer, or open a compatible Music App on an iPad, iPhone or iPod that is also connected to the same network you will see the AirPlay logo.

Tap the AirPlay logo and you will be able to select the Air as the playback device.

Select your Air device and start playback, wait a few seconds for music to start playing before adjusting volume.

Playing audio from Bluetooth Audio devices

To play content from a suitable phone, tablet or laptop which features Bluetooth Audio you fist need to pair that device with the Air.

Pairing

Ensure the Air is turned on.

Press the button on the top of the unit or on the remote handset.

The unit will enter Bluetooth pairing mode. This is indicated by the LED flashing Blue. The unit will remain in Bluetooth pairing mode for 30 seconds. If you have not paired within this time the unit will exit pairing mode. You can re-enter pairing by simply pressing the button again.

When the Air is in pairing mode open the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device. These vary dependant on your device but typically you will find a menu called Bluetooth in your settings menu.

Enable Bluetooth on your device and select Pairing (or Connect or similar).

Make sure you are within 10m of the Air with a clear line of sight. Your device should show a list of Bluetooth devices it can see. One of these should be "Air 100 XXXX" or "Air 200 XXXX" where the XXXX will be a unique serial number for your unit. Simply select your Air from the list and your device should pair to it automatically.

When the device has successfully paired with your Air the LED of the Wireless Music System will stop flashing.

After pairing, you should be able to select the Air as the playback device for your Bluetooth phone/tablet without needing to go through the pairing process again unless you wish to use a different device.

Playing back from Bluetooth

When you start playing audio on your paired device the option to stream over Bluetooth should be available. Select Bluetooth or the appropriate name for your Air, Bluetooth playback should begin.

You can use both the volume controls on your Bluetooth device and the Wireless Music System to control the level.

To stop/pause Bluetooth audio, use the playback controls on the Bluetooth device itself.

Audio playback from local analogue sources

To play from a local audio source (such as a MP3 player or CD player) simply connect the audio source to either the "MP3 In" input (3.5mm stereo mini-jack) or the "Audio In" (RCA/Phono) connectors on the rear panel of the unit.

Pressing the AUX button on top of the unit will toggle between Audio In and MP3 In source. adjust the volume in the normal way.

The volume controls on the Wireless Music System can be used to adjust the volume in the normal way.

Note:
Starting to stream audio via AirPlay, Internet radio or Bluetooth always takes priority and causes the Air to automatically switch to that streaming source. To return to analog audio playback from streaming simply press the AUX button on the top of the unit, this will stop streaming playback and return the unit to the analogue sources.

Spotify connect

Spotify lets you listen to millions of songs – the artists you love, the latest hits and discoveries just for you. If you are a Spotify Premium user, you can control your Air using the Spotify app.

1. Connect your Air to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer, phone or tablet running the Spotify app.
2. Open the Spotify app, and play any song.
3. Tap the song image in the bottom left of the screen.
4. Tap the Connect icon .
5. Pick your Air from the list.

For information on how to set up and use Spotify Connect please visit www.spotify.com/connect.

The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

Bass Control

The Bass control can be found on the rear panel of the Cambridge Audio Air 100/200 Wireless Music System. Changing this setting allows the bass/low frequency response of the unit to be tailored to your taste and the acoustics of your room.

In particular, placing the Air in the corner of a room can increase its bass response or in open space decrease it, this control is designed in such a way as to allow the bass response to be adjusted to achieve a natural sound balance in every room.

The Remote handset also includes Bass – and Bass + buttons which do the same thing, these allow assessment and adjustment of the sound balance at a distance.

Renaming your Air

As default, the Air will be named by its serial number, e.g. 'Air 100 008571'. This is how it will appear in the app or when selecting it as your AirPlay or Bluetooth speaker.

If you wish, you can rename the Air to something of your choice – for example, 'Air Living Room', or 'Ben's Air'. The easiest way to do this is during the setup process.

To do this, go to 'Settings > Devices' within the app and select the Air speaker that you wish to rename. Then press 'i' button. This will open a webpage within the app where you can rename the Air.

Type the desired new name into the AirPlay Device Name box, and press 'Change Name'. You will now get a 'new settings were successfully applied message', and your Air will have been renamed. You may need to close and restart the app to reconnect to your newly re-named Air speaker.

Resetting to factory defaults

To reset your Air back to its factory defaults follow the steps below:

This will clear any network information, reset the name, EQ, Bass/Volume settings, and change the internet radio presets back to the factory defined settings Turn On the unit.

When the small LED above the WPS button on the rear panel is slowly flashing green press and hold the WPS button and Standby button simultaneously for 5 seconds or until the WPS indicator changes to yellow.

The system will now restore the factory settings and power off in approximately 10 seconds.

Auto Power Down

To help save energy the Cambridge Audio Air Wireless Music System will automatically power down if no user activity or audio playback is detected within an adjustable user defined time period. The factory default condition is for the unit to switch-off after eight hours, however this can be adjusted by using the Auto Power Down settings in the iOS and Android Applications.

Help and Troubleshooting

If you experience problems please contact us immediately via our helpline phone numbers (as stated on the sticker affixed to your Air) or via our website. The following description of the status lights of the Air may be useful for troubleshooting and in any correspondence with us.

WPS LED (next to the WPS button on the rear panel)

Solid Green – The unit is connected to a network.

Flashing Green (fast) – The unit is starting up.

Flashing Green (slow) – The unit is in the process of connecting to a network

Flashing Green/Amber/ Red – The unit is in WPS connect mode.

Flashing Green/Amber – The unit is ready for entry of a Wi-Fi network key via the App.

Flashing Yellow (slow) – There is a problem with the network. Check that the router is switched on and not out of range.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any trouble with your Air, then you may find it useful to visit the help section on our webpage at https://techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com

General Help guidelines:
If you have trouble connecting the Air to your network, these steps may help to resolve the problem:

• Confirm that a connected PC can access the Internet (i.e. can browse the web) using the same network.
• If you have an encrypted Wi-Fi network, check that you have entered the correct key or passphrase into the Air. Remember that text-format keys are case sensitive.

If your Air can connect to the network successfully, but is unable to play particular internet radio stations, it may be due to one of the following causes:

• The station is not broadcasting at this time of the day (remember it may be located in a different time zone).
• The station has reached the maximum allowed number of simultaneous listeners.
• The station is not broadcasting anymore.
• The link in our database is simply out of date.
• The Internet connection between the server (often located in a different country) and you is slow.
• Try using a PC to play back the stream via the broadcaster's web site.

For all servicing, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.

For setup videos, help guides and more FAQs please visit:

https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/wireless-speakers/air-100 or
https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/wireless-speakers/air200

Technical specifications

Model:	Air 100 / Air 200
Description:	Wireless Music System
Technical features:	Apple AirPlay technology Bluetooth technology (aptX, AAC and SBC compatible) Internet radio Aux input (RCA and 3.5mm) Digital Signal Processing (DSP) High quality class-D digital amplifier Remote control Adjustable bass control
Drive units:	Air 100 2 x 100mm (4") Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) drivers Air 200 2 x 57mm (2.25") Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) drivers 1 x 165mm (6.5") subwoofer
Amplifier power output:	Air 100: 100W Air 200: 200W
Input voltage:	100V – 240V (50/60Hz)
Standby power consumption:	<0.5W
Auto Power Down (APD):	A djustable from 23hrs 45minutes to 15 minutes, or OFF
Wi-Fi:	IEEE 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi encryption:	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Ethernet:	IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T or 100 Base-T
Air 100
Height:	182mm (7.2")
Width:	354mm (13.9")
Depth:	118mm (4.6")
Net weight:	4.1kg (9.0lbs)
Air 200
Height:	220mm (7.2")
Width:	450mm (17.7")
Depth:	174mm (6.9")
Net weight:	5.1kg (11.2lbs)
AirPlay compatibility:	A irPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.

AirPlay, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Note:
The Air can use SBC, aptX and AAC CODECs for the Bluetooth link. These are used for the Bluetooth link itself and do not represent the music file playback ability of the Air.

For both AirPlay and Bluetooth the file playback ability is determined by those file types your source device (phone/tablet etc.) can play, i.e. if your phone can play it (and send it over Bluetooth or AirPlay) Air can play it!

Cambridge Audio is a brand of Audio Partnership Plc
Registered Office: Gallery Court, Hankey Place
London SE1 4BB, United Kingdom
Registered in England No. 2953313

www.cambridgeaudio.com

© 2015 Cambridge Audio Ltd

Documents / Resources

References

• App Store - Apple
• Google Play
• Spotify - Connect
• Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers

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