Cloud CXA125 Quick Start Manual

Carton Contents
• Amplifier unit
• Mains power cable
• Input connector x 2
• GPIO socket connector
Connection Sockets
Network Configurable
Control GPIO
Optional
Dante AoIP
Installation Notes
• High or low impedance speaker connection options can be selected
independently for each output channel via the amplifier configuration
web interface.
• Analogue input sensitivity can be adjusted independently for each
channel via the amplifier configuration web interface.
• S/PDIF digital audio I/O routing can be configured via the amplifier
configuration web interface.
Wireless Network Control Connection
A mobile, laptop or desktop device with WiFi functionality and a
web browser is required.
Follow the steps below.
1. Connect the CXA amplifier to mains power using the supplied mains
cable and wait for the front panel WiFi indicator to illuminate green.
2. Use a mobile, laptop or desktop device to search for available
WiFi networks. Connect to, 'Cloud (product serial number)' using the
password, 'password'. The amplifier serial number can be found on its
rear panel.
3. Open a mobile, laptop or desktop device web browser and enter
the following IP address: 192.168.4.1. The amplifier configuration
web interface page will open in the browser app to enable amplifier
configuration as required.
It is strongly recommended that the CXA amplifier WiFi password
is changed following initial wireless connection.
QUICK START GUIDE
CXA SERIES DIGITAL AMPLIFIERS
MODELS: CXA125 / CXA2125 / CXA250 / CXA2250
• Output connector x 1 or 2
• Adhesive rubber feet x 4
• Document pack
Configurable
S/PDIF Audio I/O
Support
• A full user manual that includes information
on installation, mounting accessories and
amplifier operation is available online. Go to
www.cloud.co.uk
Audio Inputs
Balanced: Euroblock - Unbalanced: RCA Phono.
Configurable Speaker
Output
• GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) options can be configured via
the amplifier configuration web interface.
• Ensure that rack or other confined installation does not restrict the
airflow required for safe and reliable operation of the equipment. It is
important to ensure that the 40°C maximum operating temperature
for the equipment is not exceeded.
Wired Network Control Connection
A laptop or desktop device with Ethernet functionality, a web
browser and a network scanning app is required.
Follow the steps below.
1. Connect the CXA amplifier Network Control socket to a free socket
on a network router or network switch using an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the CXA amplifier to mains power using the supplied mains
cable and wait for the front panel Network indicator to illuminate
green to indicate that the amplifier has been assigned an IP address.
3. Use a network scanner app to identify the IP address assigned by
the network router to the CXA amplifier.
4. Open a laptop or desktop device web browser and enter the IP
address identified in the Step 3 above. The amplifier configuration web
interface page will open to enable amplifier configuration as required.