CAMBRIDGE CXR120 Reference

CAMBRIDGE CXR120 Reference

Av receiver
Hide thumbs Also See for CXR120:

Advertisement

CXR120/200
AV RECEIVER

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the CXR120 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for CAMBRIDGE CXR120

  • Page 1 CXR120/200 AV RECEIVER...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Video Input ..................25 carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing; however, Audio Input ..................25 Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, Stereo Processing ................25 therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls

    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.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connections

    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.
  • Page 7: Speaker Terminals

    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.
  • Page 8: Main Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 9: Loudspeaker Connections

    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.
  • Page 10: Analogue Audio Connections

    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.
  • Page 11: Hdmi Connections

    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.
  • Page 12: 5.1/7.1 Direct In

    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).
  • Page 13: Pre Out Connections

    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.
  • Page 14: Front Input Connections

    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.
  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19 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...
  • Page 20: Surround Sound Modes

    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.
  • Page 21: Dsp Modes

    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...
  • Page 22: Front Left And Right Speakers

    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.
  • Page 23: Manually Setting Speaker Delay

    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...
  • Page 24: Manually Setting Sub Crossovers And Bass Management

    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’...
  • Page 25: Input Setup

    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.
  • Page 26: Lip Sync

    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.
  • Page 27: Network Setup

    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.
  • Page 28: General Settings

    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.
  • Page 29: Advanced Setup

    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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: Network Software Update

    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.
  • Page 32: Custom Installation (C.i.) Use

    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.
  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    (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’’)
  • Page 34 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.cambridge-audio.com © 2015 Cambridge Audio Ltd...

This manual is also suitable for:

Cxr200

Table of Contents