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11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Directives when used and installed according to this instruction manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long used with this product and servicing must be referred to qualified service periods of time.
If your dealer is not equipped contact your dealer for advice. to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product, it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service Please ensure there is ample ventilation (at least 20cm clearance on the top, agent.
3. Tuning +/- USB – Use to connect a USB storage device or another portable device containing music files. Music playback via the Cambridge Connect app. 1A Used to tune FM/AM frequencies and skip presets for the built-in Tuner. maximum current consumption.
Rear panel connections 1. FM / AM aerials 7. HDMI inputs All tuner aerial connections are made here. Refer to the 'Aerial Connections' HDMI inputs compatible with the HDMI 2.0 standard, except for MHL/HDMI section of this manual for more information. input 7 on CXR200 which is HDMI 1.4 only.
Output 1 allows audio from the TV to be received by the CXR. See later TV-ARC section for details. 14. USB BT100 – The optional Cambridge Audio BT100 Bluetooth adaptor should be plugged in here adding wireless streaming bluetooth (A2DP/AVRCP) audio capability directly from most phones, tablets and laptops. See later section for details.
The last used source in the module will be selected which may be the optional BT100 or one 18. Lip sync of the other sources controlled by the Cambridge Connect app. Press to activate and adjust the lip sync delay function The above button descriptions are naturally brief.
CXR120/200 Loudspeaker connections To avoid damaging the speakers with a sudden high-level signal, be sure to switch the power off before connecting the speakers. Check the impedance of your speakers. Speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms (each) are recommended.
Analogue audio connections Note: Do not plug in the mains power lead or turn the unit on until all connections have been made. Connect to source equipment using stereo phono cables (stereo 2RCA- 2RCA). Tape/MD/CDR recorder/players require two sets of stereo phono/ RCA cables, one for recording, one for listening.
HDMI connections 4K video resolution The CXR120 has 7 HDMI inputs (one of which is on the front) and two HDMI The CXR supports 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) video resolution HDMI (input outputs. The CXR200 has 8 HDMI inputs (one of which is on the front) and and output) connections.
HDMI connections cont. Connection to the TV is by HDMI. Both outputs support 4K. CXR120: Both outputs always show the same video. CXR200: Two outputs are fitted that can be used individually or at the same time (for a TV and projector perhaps).
CXR120/200 Pre out connections The Pre out Left and Right sockets provide an analogue pre out of the Front Left and Front Right channels for attaching a separate power amplifier to these two channels. The subwoofer outputs are used for attaching a powered subwoofer if needed.
The front panel inputs are temporary connections, such as connections to Note: Change the tuning mode via 'Input Setup > Mode' when the FM or AM video games consoles, USB stick/hard-drives (via Cambridge Connect app) Tuner is selected as the source. In Preset mode the unit cycles through the etc.
CXR120/200 Operating instructions To activate the CXR, switch the Power switch on the rear panel to On then press the Standby/On button on the front panel. Selecting the source Select the source by using the Source +/- buttons on the front panel. After 4 to 5 seconds the CXR will select the new source, or it can be selected by pressing the volume knob.
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Operating instructions cont. Decode modes - 5.1 speaker setup Press the Surround Modes button on the remote control. Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution PCM + All channels >5.1 MCS 2 " PCM + Dolby Pro Logic II Movie >5.1 PCM + Dolby Pro Logic II Music >5.1...
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CXR120/200 Decode modes - 5.1 + Height speaker setup Press the Surround Modes button on the remote control. Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution 2 " PCM + All Channels >5.1 MCS PCM + Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height >5.1 + H...
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Operating instructions cont. Decode modes - 7.1 speaker setup Press the Surround Modes button on the remote control. Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution 2 " PCM + All channels >7.1 MCS When the source has been PCM + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 appropriately encoded Dolby...
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CXR120/200 Decode modes - 7.1 speaker setup Press the Surround Modes button on the remote control. Incoming Native Modes available Output audio channel channels format resolution Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 $ Dolby Digital Plus (3/2).1 Dolby Digital Plus (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie >7.1 Dolby Digital Plus (3/2).1 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music >7.1...
Surround sound modes The CXR supports several music and home-cinema listening modes. The output the CXR can provide depends both on the source signal present, the speaker setup selected and the decode mode selected. Before we describe Known also as Dolby Digital (3/3) or Dolby Digital 6.1, an enhanced form of how to operate the CXR, below is a brief guide to the Surround Sound formats Dolby Digital.
CXR120/200 Setup menu The CXR setup menu consists of 7 items for CXR200 and 6 items for CXR120: Speaker Setup A new Dolby matrix technology that delivers additional height channels positioned above the front left and right speakers. Dolby Pro Logic IIz...
Setup menu cont. Speaker configuration 5.1 + Height Note: This setup is important as the CXR will also automatically use this information to select appropriate Dolby and DTS decoding modes dependant not only on the source material but also the speaker package it knows you have.
CXR120/200 Go to the ‘Speaker Configuration’ and highlight each speaker in turn. Set the Setting each speaker allows the CXR to perform what is called Bass distance to the nearest value to that which you measured by using the Left...
Speaker Configuration cont. Manually setting sub crossovers and bass Firstly, connect the supplied microphone to the front MP3 audio input on the management front panel and place it at your normal listening position in the room. Press the Home button on the remote control to access the Setup Menu The CXR performs bass management for any speaker that is set to ‘Small’...
CXR120/200 Video Scaling CXR Speaker Configuration Note: CXR can only upscale 1080p to 4K if the TV is compatible. All other video formats will automatically Passthrough. Front Left Size Small Any HDMI input can be set to either Processed of Passthrough.
Note: To enable the Zone 2, go to 'Zone 2 Settings' and select On from the available option, or press the Zone 2 and power on either from the front panel or the remote, or use the Cambridge Connect app. The CRX200 features a set of Zone 2 outputs which can independently access audio/video sources connected to the unit via a range of connections.
Zone 2, take care not to send main zone supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX. Connecting to any other ports or jacks, IR commands. A list of Zone 2 IR commands is available on the Cambridge such as a phone jack, can damage the unit.
If this mode is enabled then The CXR will display basic information on the TV screen if the input is the CXR can be switched on from the Cambridge Connect app. changed or the info button is pressed once.
CXR120/200 Advanced Setup Dolby D EX Modes CXR Setup Menu This setting allows for the user to disable handling of Dolby EX encoded signals to the surround back speakers in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Speaker Setup Mute Level Mute and Dolby TrueHD formats.
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Right Surround (110°) Trigger outputs The CXR120 features two trigger outputs and the CXR200 features three Configuration 7 – 7.1 channel: L, C, R, LFE, Ls, Rs, Ch, Cs trigger outputs that can be used to signal to external devices for simple automation functions.
Location, Language and Genre. The list of available stations is constantly maintained and automatically updated to your unit via the internet. - Customise the unit name displayed in the Players list in the Cambridge Connect app and in the Spotify Connect device list.
No sound from the subwoofer The Cambridge Connect app used with the CXR will perform a scan of your Sub has been set to ‘Off’ in the OSD setup menu or via the remote.
(not supplied), Spotify Connect 120 watts RMS per channel, 8 ohms (all 7 channels driven) Standby power <0.5W consumption <0.006% @1kHz Max power consumption CXR120: 1000W Crosstalk <-80dB CXR200: 1800W Frequency response 10Hz - 20kHz ±1dB Dimensions - H x W x D 165 x 430 x 420mm (6.5 x 16.9 x 16.5’’)
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