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Evo 150 & 75
Manual Generated: 20/11/2023 - 17:37

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  • Page 1 Evo 150 & 75 Manual Generated: 20/11/2023 - 17:37...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Evo 150 & 75 ..........................................Introduction ..........................................What’s included with the EVO 75/150? .................................. Front panel controls ........................................Display ............................................Evo 150 rear panel connections ....................................Evo 75 rear panel connections ....................................Remote control ......................................... Replaceable side panel ......................................
  • Page 3: Evo 150 & 75

    Evo 150 & 75 Last updated: September 1, 2022 04:29. Revision #5752 Users Manual...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 5: What's Included With The Evo 75/150

    What’s included with the EVO 75/150? Last updated: September 1, 2022 03:59. Revision #10008 Inside the box of your EVO you will receive: 1. EVO All in One Player 2. Remote control 3. AAA batteries x 2 4. UK power cord (Depending on which country the EVO was purchased in) EU power cord (Depending on which country the EVO was purchased in) CU power cord (Depending on which country the EVO was purchased in) CCC power cord (Depending on which country the EVO was purchased in)
  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    Front panel controls Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:41. Revision #3056 1. Display 2. Skip 3. Play/Pause 4. Speaker output Press this button to choose a different speaker output from the menu. Use the source selector knob to select the speaker output between speaker A, speaker B, speaker A+B, headphone and Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 7: Display

    Display Last updated: November 15, 2023 11:48. Revision #11183 1. Album/Source artwork Displays the album artwork. Alternatively, if no artwork is available this will display the source input icon. 2. Track title, artist and album For Internet Radio, this will display the radio station name and the current playback. 3.
  • Page 8 9. Speaker output Displays the currently selected speaker output on relevant network streamers. 10. Mute volume Displays when the network streamer is muted. 11. Firmware update This indicates when new firmware is available. Press the 'Info' button on the front panel or use the StreamMagic app to update the network streamer's firmware.
  • Page 9: Evo 150 Rear Panel Connections

    5. USB Audio In For connecting to PC/Mac computers. Note: For Class 2 USB audio, Windows-based PCs require a Cambridge Audio USB driver to be installed before connection. Ground Switch Note: The ground switch position should be set to 1 as default. Use another position if a humming noise occurs.
  • Page 10 7. Ethernet Use a wired connection for seamless playback of high-resolution 352.8kHz, 384kHz, and DSD 256. 8. Trigger Out Use a link wire between the Evo 150 and a product that has a trigger input. This will synchronise the power state of both products when powering the Evo 150 on/standby.
  • Page 11: Evo 75 Rear Panel Connections

    Evo 75 rear panel connections Last updated: October 13, 2022 04:24. Revision #6750 1. AC Power socket 2. Speaker terminals 3. Evo CD A dedicated connection from an Evo CD player. 4. Audio return channel (ARC) A connection from a TV that supports ARC function. 5.
  • Page 12 12. Pre-Out...
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote control Last updated: September 2, 2022 12:44. Revision #5793 1. Mute 2. Standby/On 3. Preset buttons Press and hold to store the current source. Note: Not available for media player queue, AirPlay or Chromecast sources. 4. Speaker output Press to choose a different speaker output. Pressing this button will toggle the speaker output between speaker A, speaker B, speaker A+B, headphone and Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 14: Replaceable Side Panel

    Replaceable side panel Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:43. Revision #3040 When installing new magnetic side panels, please ensure that the groove cuts are aligned with the direction of the front panel. Insert from the rear by holding the rear of the panel. Important note: The magnets can snap hard and pinch your fingers if not done correctly.
  • Page 15: Getting Connected

    Getting connected Last updated: March 29, 2023 02:52. Revision #10085 Basic connections The diagram below shows the basic connection of your Evo to a pair of loudspeakers. Speaker B connections (Evo 150 only) The diagram below shows the connection for a second pair of loudspeakers. Pressing the speaker output icon will scroll through the selection of speakers, speaker A, speaker B, and speaker A and B together.
  • Page 16 Preamp Out connections The Preamp Out sockets are for connecting to a power amplifier or active subwoofer. Balanced audio connections (Evo 150 only) The diagram below shows how to connect the Evo 150 using the Balanced Audio inputs.
  • Page 17 firmware updates are applied. PC Setup Note: Before connecting your PC to the EVO, ensure you install the required Cambridge Audio Windows 2.0 USB driver on your PC. Please find a link to the most recent USB Audio driver here.
  • Page 18 Failure to maintain your device with regular firmware updates as provided by Cambridge Audio will void the product warranty and is likely to cause major issues to the unit in time. Please ensure that your unit is updated to the most current firmware version. Information on the latest firmware version for the EVO can be found here.
  • Page 19 Connecting to a wireless network iOS: Ensure that your EVO is in range of your wireless router, and then power on your unit. Go to the Wi-Fi settings on your iOS device and under ‘SETUP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER’ select 'EVO 75/100'. Once connected, to complete unit setup download and install the StreamMagic app from the...
  • Page 20 Once connected, complete the initial setup of your unit within the StreamMagic app. Note: Your Evo will need to be in range of your wireless router.
  • Page 21: Arc Input

    ARC input Last updated: April 25, 2022 03:16. Revision #3830 The ARC function on a TV allows it to send audio and control commands to a connected audio product. This allows the TV to switch on the audio product when needed, and also to control the volume from the TV remote. Troubleshooting No signal shown on the front panel or no audio output from your connected product Make sure the HDMI input on your TV supports ARC...
  • Page 22: Streammagic App - Setup

    StreamMagic app - Setup Last updated: June 16, 2023 01:08. Revision #9643 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. To set up your player, please first download the StreamMagic app from the Apple app store or Google Play store.
  • Page 23: Google Home / Chromecast Built-In

    Google Home / Chromecast built-in Last updated: October 24, 2023 04:18. Revision #10974 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. Your player features Chromecast built-in and can be incorporated in to your Google Home.
  • Page 24: Internet Radio

    Internet radio Last updated: October 24, 2023 04:24. Revision #10977 You can assign up to 99 of your favourite Internet Radio stations as presets on your player, which can then be recalled using the StreamMagic app. A limited amount of presets can be recalled via the remote control if your player includes one. You can search and assign a preset via the StreamMagic app: Within the StreamMagic app navigate to the Radio tab.
  • Page 25: Bluetooth Source

    Bluetooth source Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:46. Revision #3046 The Bluetooth source allows your player to receive wireless Bluetooth audio from most phones, tablets and laptops. Pairing To begin streaming high-quality music from your chosen media source it will first need to be paired with your player. Select the Bluetooth source on your player Open your mobile device or laptops Bluetooth settings Select your player from the list of available devices...
  • Page 26: Airplay

    AirPlay Last updated: October 24, 2023 04:30. Revision #10983 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. Play a song in the living room and kitchen at the same time or adjust the volume in any room, all in sync. After installing your player, add it to the Apple Home app with a few simple steps using your iPhone or iPad How to use AirPlay from iPhone or iPad 1.
  • Page 27: Built-In Streaming Services

    1. Open the Spotify app and choose the playlist, album, song, etc. that you wish to stream to player. 2. Select the devices icon within Spotify and select your Cambridge Audio network player from the list of ‘Listening On’ devices.
  • Page 28 Qobuz (via StreamMagic) 1. Open the StreamMagic app and navigate to the Library tab, and then select Qobuz. Note: Please ensure that you sign into your Qobuz account when prompted to do so. This will only be required on the first instance of use to link the account to the StreamMagic app.
  • Page 29: Bluetooth Output

    Bluetooth output Last updated: September 1, 2022 03:17. Revision #6624 Your player supports Bluetooth output. This means you can send the audio from your player, wirelessly to Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth speaker. Pairing If you haven't connected your player to a Bluetooth device previously you'll need to use the StreamMagic app. Make sure your Bluetooth device is set to pairing mode (see your Bluetooth device instructions for how to do this).
  • Page 30 To switch audio away from the Bluetooth device either: Switch off or disconnect your Bluetooth device. Choose a different output from either the StreamMagic app or by pressing the output select button on the remote or front panel. Notes: Audio cannot be output to a Bluetooth device if the Bluetooth source is currently selected. Please use the volume controls on your Bluetooth headphones.
  • Page 31: Mqa (Master Quality Authenticated)

    MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) Last updated: July 26, 2023 03:28. Revision #10039 Your player includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. The front panel will display MQA green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material.
  • Page 32: Settings

    Settings Last updated: October 25, 2023 03:23. Revision #10988 Device Name This is how your player will appear in your StreamMagic app and on your home network when using services like Spotify, Chromecast built-in and TIDAL Connect. Giving your player a unique name makes it easier to distinguish when using streaming and smart home services. AirPlay Name This is how your player will appear when using AirPlay or the Apple Home app.
  • Page 33 Firmware This will check for and apply any new firmware available for your player. You can also check for new updates on the info screen and manually update the unit’s firmware by following the steps below: Hold down the ‘i’ (Info) button on the front panel of the EVO. As instructed on the display, press the ‘play/pause’...
  • Page 34 *Requires software version 124-a-018 or higher...
  • Page 35: Info Screen

    Info screen Last updated: February 7, 2022 03:47. Revision #3051 The info screen shows useful information about your player, it also allows you to carry out some actions to help resolve problems with your player. To access the info screen hold the button on the front panel for 2 seconds...
  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Last updated: October 13, 2022 02:17. Revision #6743 Evo 75 POWER OUTPUT 75W into 8 Ohms AMPLIFICATION Class-D ESS Sabre ES9016K2M FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz –20kHz +/-3dB ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS 1 x RCA DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS 1 x TOSLINK optical, 1 x S/PDIF coaxial, Bluetooth (integrated), 1 x TV ARC Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC, aptX and aptX HD codecs COMPATIBILITY TOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 32-96kHz PCM only...
  • Page 37 Evo 150 POWER OUTPUT 150W into 8 Ohms AMPLIFICATION Class-D ESS Sabre ES9018K2M FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz –20kHz +/-3dB ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS 1 x RCA, 1 x Balanced XLR, 1 x MM Phono DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS 2 x TOSLINK optical, 1 x S/PDIF coaxial, Bluetooth (integrated), 1 x TV ARC, USB Audio USB Audio: USB Type B conforming to USB Audio Class 1 or USB Audio Class 2 (user selectable) Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC, aptX and aptX HD codecs COMPATIBILITY...
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Last updated: October 13, 2022 03:40. Revision #6751 If you experience any trouble with your Evo, visit the help section on our webpage at https://casupport.cambridgeaudio.com/product/8805385-EVO-75-EVO-150 If you have trouble connecting the Evo to your network, these steps may help to resolve the problem: •...
  • Page 39 • Ensure that speakers are not wired out of phase. The remote handset will not function: • Check that the batteries have not expired. • Ensure that nothing is blocking the remote sensor.
  • Page 40: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Last updated: September 1, 2022 04:29. Revision #10012 Can I play files from a connected USB HD when the EVO is not connected to a network? This is not possible as the use of the StreamMagic app is required to be able to play local files from a connected USB HD. Please note that it is strongly recommended that the EVO is connected to a network at all times.

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