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Summary of Contents for Cambridge Audio EXA100
- Page 1 EXA100 Manual Generated: 02/10/2024 - 14:53...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents EXA100 ..........................................Introduction ........................................What’s included with the EXA100? ................................Front panel controls ..................................... Rear panel connections ....................................Remote control ......................................Getting connected ....................................... USB Audio Connection ....................................Setup menu ........................................Bluetooth ........................................Control Bus ........................................CAP Protection ...................................... -
Page 3: Exa100
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. -
Page 4: What's Included With The Exa100
What’s included with the EXA100? Last updated: October 2, 2024 01:55. Revision #13670 Inside the box of your EXA you will receive: EXA100 Integrated Amplifier Remote Control 3 x AAA Batteries Regional power cord Bluetooth Antenna Orange Control Bus Cable... -
Page 5: Front Panel Controls
Front panel controls Last updated: September 27, 2024 01:50. Revision #13600 Standby/On - Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim power LED) and On (indicated by bright power LED). Standby mode is a low power mode where the power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts. AUTO POWER DOWN (APD) The EXA has Auto Power Down (APD) enabled by default, and the unit will automatically switch to standby after 20 minutes of inactivity. -
Page 6: Rear Panel Connections
Rear panel connections Last updated: October 2, 2024 02:00. Revision #13671 AC power socket - Once you have completed all connections to the amplifier, plug the AC power cable into an appropriate mains socket then press standby. Your amplifier is now ready for use. RS232C - RS232 is a standard serial data communication protocol, which allows devices that support RS232 to communicate with each other as part of a home automation system. - Page 7 16-24 bit content up to 96kHz (TOSLINK is not recommended at 192kHz sampling rates). Note: To obtain the best results from your system we recommend using only high-quality Cambridge Audio interconnects. This will ensure that you hear your system as we designed it. Please ask your dealer for details.
- Page 8 A1 inputs A1 inputs feature either unbalanced (phono/RCA) or balanced (XLR) connections. The balanced connection is the higher quality option and can reject noise and interference in the cable when used with other equipment that supports this function. An XLR connector is wired Pin 1 - Ground; Pin 2 - Hot (in-phase); Pin 3 - Cold (phase-inverted). A1 Power Amp Mode: Off: default position.
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Page 9: Remote Control
Remote control Last updated: September 27, 2024 02:17. Revision #13611 The EXA remote control handset duplicates the front panel control functions and is also able to control other EX series products. Note: The supplied AAA batteries must be fitted before the remote control can be used. The handset buttons function as described below: Brightness - Alters the brightness of the EXA display lights. -
Page 10: Getting Connected
Getting connected Last updated: October 2, 2024 02:14. Revision #13672 When designing our amplifiers, we include features that allow you to connect your system in various ways. The inclusion of features such as Pre-Out and Speaker B connections mean that you can flexibly configure your system depending on your requirements. Note: When using a banana plug, make sure the speaker terminals are completely tightened before inserting the plug. - Page 11 Sub out connections The Sub Out is for connecting to the LFE/Sub input of an active subwoofer. The diagram below shows how to connect the amplifier to an active subwoofer via the LFE/Sub input on the subwoofer. Preamp out connections The Preamp Out sockets are for connecting to the input sockets of a power amplifier or active subwoofer.
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Page 12: Balanced Audio Connections
The diagram below shows how to connect the EXA to the EXN Network player using the Balanced Audio inputs via three pin XLR connectors. The EXA can also be connected to non-Cambridge Audio sources with balanced outputs. Balanced connections in an audio system are designed to reject electrical noise, from power wiring etc, and also the effects of noise currents flowing through ground connections. - Page 13 Enter the Setup menu by putting the EXA in standby mode. Whilst in Standby mode, press and hold the Speaker A/B button until the A/B lights flash alternatively and the sources A1-A4 light up See below source buttons for setup configuration: Note: Button selected (on) is represented by Blue light.
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Page 14: Usb Audio Connection
With the EXA switched to USB Audio Class 1, the EXA will work with Windows 7 or above and accept audio up to 24-bit/96kHz. With the EXA switched to USB Audio Class 2, the EXA needs the Cambridge Audio USB Audio 2.0 Driver to be loaded and can then accept up to 24-bit/384kHz. - Page 15 How to install the latest USB Audio driver for the EXA100 To install the latest USB Audio driver for your EXA100, please follow the steps below: Download the correct driver for your Windows operating system from - https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/driver-updates Unzip the downloaded folder, and double click on the application file to run the installer. This is highlighted in the image below.
- Page 16 Note: It is not possible to connect a USB drive or HDD directly to the EXA100 via the ‘USB Audio’ input. The ‘USB Audio’ input on the EXA100 will only support a direct connection with a PC or Mac. You will, however, be able to use one of our network players in combination...
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Page 17: Setup Menu
Setup menu Last updated: October 2, 2024 02:20. Revision #13674 To enter the setup menu Put the EXA in standby mode. Whilst in Standby mode, press and hold the Speaker A/B button until the A/B lights flash alternatively and the sources A1-A4 and the TV input LED light up. -
Page 18: Factory Reset
USB mode Button A4 selects the USB Audio mode A4 on – EXA in USB Audio Class 2 mode. A4 off – EXA in USB Audio Class 1 mode. Notes: TV mode Button A2 selects the TV optimized mode on both D2 and TV inputs. A2 on –... -
Page 19: Bluetooth
If you are having problems connecting your Bluetooth device to the EXA, please try the following troubleshooting steps: Ensure that the supplied Bluetooth antenna is properly connected to the back of the unit. The EXA100 will be unable to connect to a Bluetooth device without the antenna connected. -
Page 20: Control Bus
Control Bus Last updated: October 1, 2024 12:28. Revision #13660 Control Bus allows any compatible Cambridge products to synchronise when powering up the units. The following diagrams show how to connect the EX series using the provided Control Bus cables. Control Bus also allows the StreamMagic app to control the EXA via an EXN. - Page 21 EXA with EXN and CXC When turning the EXN on/off, this will turn the EXA and CXC on/off. With all three EX devices, connect the EXN Control Bus out to EXA Control Bus in. Then connect the EXA Control Bus out to CXC Control Bus Note: Do not loop back from the CXC Control Bus out to the EXN Control Bus in.
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Page 22: Cap Protection
This can be disabled in setup menu. If CAP4 is persisting, it is also advisable to check the specifications of your speakers to ensure that they are compatible with the EXA100. Both amplifiers can be used with speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 8 Ohms. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
If you have downloaded a Cambridge Audio USB 2.0 Driver, ensure that the EXA is set to USB Audio Class 2 in the Setup Menu. There is no audio when connecting a TV to the EXA The EXA is unable to decode a Dolby or Surround signal, ensure that the audio settings on your TV are set to PCM or Stereo. -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Last updated: September 27, 2024 03:50. Revision #13654 Continuous power output 100W RMS into 8 Ohms, 155W RMS into 4 Ohms ES9018K2M THD (unweighted) <0.002% 1kHz at rated power(8 Ohms) <0.02% 20Hz – 20kHz at rated power (8 Ohms) Frequency response <3Hz –... -
Page 25: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
What is the crossover frequency on the EXA100? The EXA100 has a low pass filter of 2.3 kHz applied at the Sub Out output. This is so that there is minimal phase added by the EXA at the Sub Out frequencies. This allows you to set your own crossover frequency on the Subwoofer itself.
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