Cambridge Audio 851D User manual

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851D
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Upsampling DAC/Digital Pre-Amp
User's manual
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Contents
For your own safety please read the following important safety
instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains
power supply. They will also enable you to get the best performance from
and prolong the life of the unit:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including other ampliers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use with only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as the power-supply cord or plug having been damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this unit to
rain or moisture.
– Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
The unit is of Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
The unit must be installed in a manner that makes disconnection of
the mains plug from the mains socket outlet (or appliance connector
from the rear of the unit) possible. Where the mains plug is used as the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Only use the mains cord supplied with this unit.
Please ensure there is ample ventilation. We recommend that you do
not place the unit in an enclosed space; if you wish to place the unit on
a shelf, use the top shelf to allow maximum ventilation. Do not put any
objects on top of this unit. Do not situate it on a rug or other soft surface
and do not obstruct any air inlets or outlet grilles. Do not cover the
ventilation grilles with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc.
This unit must not be used near water or exposed to dripping or splashing
water or other liquids. No objects lled with liquid, such as vases, shall
be placed on the unit.
Important safety instructions
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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 specications are
subject to change without prior notice.
This document contains proprietary information protected
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© Copyright Cambridge Audio Ltd 2013.
Cambridge Audio and the Cambridge Audio logo are
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Other brands mentioned are trademarks of their respective
owners and are used for reference purposes only.
Important safety instructions .....................................................................2
Limited warranty..........................................................................................4
Rear panel connections..............................................................................5
Rear panel connections cont. ....................................................................6
Front panel controls....................................................................................6
Source connections ....................................................................................8
Operating instructions ............................................................................. 10
Bluetooth .................................................................................................. 12
Filters ........................................................................................................ 12
Custom installation (C.I.) use .................................................................. 14
Technical specications........................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 15
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The lightning ash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
'dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
instructions in the service literature relevant to this appliance.
WEEE symbol
The crossed-out wheeled bin is the European Union symbol
for indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment. This product contains electrical and electronic
equipment which should be reused, recycled or recovered
and should not be disposed of with unsorted regular waste.
Please return the unit or contact the authorised dealer from whom you
purchased this product for more information.
CE mark
This product complies with European Low Voltage (2006/95/
EC), Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC) and
Environmentally-friendly design of Energy-related Products (2009/125/
EC) Directives when used and installed according to this instruction
manual. For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories
should be used with this product and servicing must be referred to
qualied service personnel.
C-Tick mark
This product meets the Australian Communications
Authority's Radio communications and EMC requirements.
Gost-R Mark
This product meets Russian electronic safety approvals.
FCC regulations
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO
OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Ventilation
IMPORTANT – The unit will become hot when in use. Do not stack
multiple units on top of each other. Do not place in an enclosed area
such as a bookcase or in a cabinet without sufcient ventilation.
Ensure that small objects do not fall through any ventilation grille. If this
happens, switch off immediately, disconnect from the mains supply and
contact your dealer for advice.
Positioning
Choose the installation location carefully. Avoid placing it in direct
sunlight or close to a source of heat. No naked ame sources, such
as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit. Also avoid locations
subject to vibration and excessive dust, cold or moisture. The unit can
be used in a moderate climate.
This unit must be installed on a sturdy, level surface. Do not place in a
sealed area such as a bookcase or in a cabinet. Do not place the unit on
an unstable surface or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult as well as serious damage to the product. Do not place
other equipment on top of the unit.
Due to stray magnetic elds, turntables or CRT TVs should not be located
nearby due to possible interference.
Electronic audio components have a running in period of around a week
(if used several hours per day). This will allow the new components to
settle down and the sonic properties will improve over this time.
Power sources
The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power-supply to
your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
This unit can be left in Standby mode when not in use and will draw
<0.5W in this state. To turn the unit off, switch off at the rear panel. If
you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, unplug it from
the mains socket.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk
of re or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed
power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are
dangerous. They may result in a shock or re hazard.
Be sure to insert each power cord securely. To prevent hum and noise,
do not bundle the interconnect leads with the power cord or speaker
leads.
Cleaning
To clean the unit, wipe its case with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any
cleaning uids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. Do not spray
an aerosol at or near the unit.
Battery disposal
Batteries may contain substances harmful to the environment. Please
dispose of any discharged batteries with due consideration and in
accordance with local environmental/electronic recycling guidelines.
Loudspeakers
Before making any connections to loudspeakers, make sure all power is
turned off and only use suitable interconnects.
Servicing
These units are not user serviceable. Never attempt to repair,
disassemble or reconstruct the unit if there seems to be a problem.
A serious electric shock could result if this precautionary measure is
ignored. In the event of a problem or failure, please contact your dealer.
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Cambridge Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below).
Cambridge Audio will repair or replace (at Cambridge Audio's option) this
product or any defective parts in this product. Warranty periods may vary
from country to country. If in doubt consult your dealer and ensure that
you retain proof of purchase.
To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio
authorised dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer
is not equipped 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 agent. You will need to ship this product in
either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of
protection.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice, which
is evidence that this product is within the warranty period, must be
presented to obtain warranty service.
This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has
been altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not
purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer. You may call
Cambridge Audio or your local country Cambridge Audio distributor to
conrm that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you made a
purchase from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer.
This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to
acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or
modication of, or to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not
cover damage due to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or
attempted repair by anyone other than Cambridge Audio or a Cambridge
Audio dealer, or authorised service agent which is authorised to do
Cambridge Audio warranty work. Any unauthorised repairs will void this
Warranty. This Warranty does not cover products sold AS IS or WITH ALL
FAULTS.
REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. CAMBRIDGE AUDIO
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IN
THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS
WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL
PURPOSE.
Some countries and US states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or implied warranties so the above
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specic legal
rights, and you may have other statutory rights, which vary from state to
state or country to country.
For any service, in or out of warranty, please contact your dealer.
Limited warranty
Plug Fitting Instructions (UK only)
The cord supplied with this appliance is factory-tted with a UK mains
plug tted with a 3-amp fuse inside. If it is necessary to change
the fuse, it is important that a 3-amp fuse is used. If the plug needs
to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes
damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug tted following
the wiring instructions below. The plug must then be disposed of safely,
as insertion into a mains socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.
Should it be necessary to t a 3-pin BS mains plug to the power cord, the
wires should be tted as shown in this diagram. The colours of the wires
in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug. Connect them as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter 'N' or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.
The wire which is coloured GREEN/
YELLOW must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter 'E'
or coloured GREEN.
If a standard 13-amp (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3-amp fuse must be
tted or, if any other type of plug is used, a 3-amp fuse must be tted,
either in the plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.
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Rear panel connections
1 Power On/Off
Switches the unit on and off.
This product has APD (Auto Power Down) enabled as default. After
inactivity of 30 minutes, the product will automatically switch to Standby.
See later section for further details.
2 AC power socket
Once you have completed all connections to the DAC, plug the AC power
cable into an appropriate mains socket then switch on. Your unit is now
ready for use.
3 Mains Voltage Selector Switch (CU version only)
Switches the 851D mains voltage between 100V and 115V.
Note: Intended for use by a professional installer or Cambridge Audio
retailer only.
4RS232C
The RS232C port allows external serial control of the 851D for custom
install use. A full command set is available on the Cambridge Audio
website at www.cambridge-audio.com. This port can also be used by
Cambridge Audio service personnel for software updates.
5 IR (Infrared) Emitter In
Allows modulated IR commands from multi-room systems to be
received by the amplier. Commands received here are not looped out
of the Control Bus. Refer to the 'Custom installation' section for more
information.
6Trigger Out
This 12V trigger output can be used to control external devices such as
an 851W or another power amplier, or a subwoofer, projector, screen
etc. See later section for further details.
7 Control Bus
In - Allows un-modulated commands from multi-rooms systems or other
components to be received by the unit.
Out - Loop out for control bus commands to another unit. Also allows the
851D to control some Cambridge Audio units.
8BT100/Ext.
The optional Cambridge Audio BT100 Bluetooth Adaptor can be plugged
in here adding wireless streaming audio capability directly from most
phones, tablets and laptops. Will also be use for planned optional future
wireless modules. Can also be use for charging devices up to 500mA.
See later section for details.
9Digital Outputs
The 851D digital outputs allow connection to a separate DAC (digital to
analogue converter) or can be used to loop the selected signal through
to an AVR.
Note: These outputs pass through the currently selected audio source
un-processed, i.e. no volume control or up-sampling is performed on the
digital outputs.
Coaxial – To obtain best results, use a high quality 75 ohm digital RCA
interconnect cable (not one designed for normal audio use).
Toslink Optical – Use a high quality TOSLINK bre optic interconnect
cable designed specically for audio use.
10 USB Interface
A USB B type socket is tted to the 851D to enable the playback of audio
from a personal computer running either Microsoft Windows or Apple
Mac OS X operating systems. Some builds of Linux are also suitable.
Note: Always use a high quality USB connection cable certied as USB Hi-
Speed. USB cable connections longer than 3m may result in inconsistent
audio performance.
Always turn the Volume to minimum, switch to another
input or turn the 851D off before plugging/unplugging
cables to the USB input or whilst booting up/shutting
down your PC/Mac.
Ground Lift Switch
The Ground Lift Switch enables the USB interface earth to be
disconnected from the 851D chassis earth. Disconnecting (lifting) the
earth can be useful if electronic hum is heard through the speakers
when the USB input is selected. The switch should otherwise be left in
the Ground position.
11 Digital Inputs 1 – 6
The 851D has 6 digital inputs in total. Inputs 1 and 2 feature both S/
PDIF co-axial and Toslink optical sockets. You can use whichever is most
convenient, but not both at the same time. Inputs 3 and 4 feature Toslink
optical sockets only. Input 5 features BNC co-axial socket and input 6
features a AES/EBU Balanced socket.
Coaxial – Use a high quality 75 ohm digital RCA Phono interconnect
cable (not one designed for normal audio use). This input is suitable for
16-24 bit content up to 192kHz.
Toslink Optical – Use a high quality TOSLINK bre optic interconnect
cable designed specically for audio use. This input is suitable for 16-24
bit content up to 96kHz (Toslink is not recommened at 192kHz sampling
rates).
BNC Coaxial – Use a high quality 75 ohm digital RCA Phono interconnect
cable (not one designed for normal audio use). This input is suitable for
16-24 bit content up to 192kHz. If required, a BNC to RCA coaxial adaptor
or a BNC to RCA coaxial cable can be used to provide connectivity to a
third S/PDIF coaxial digital input source
AES/EBU – For sources with a balanced (AES/EBU) digital output. This
input is suitable for 16-24 bit content up to 192kHz.
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12 Unbalanced Audio Output
A conventional RCA phono stereo output for connection to the line-level
inputs of an amplier. Use a high quality stereo RCA phono interconnect
cable intended for analogue audio signals.
13 Balanced Audio Output
The 851D features balanced outputs on two XLR sockets. Balanced
outputs provide slightly better audio performance and can reject cable-
borne noise and interference when used with equipment with balanced
inputs.
Note: XLR connectors should be wired as follows:
Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: Hot (in-phase)
Pin 3: Cold (phase-inverted)
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Front panel controls
44.1kHz
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
BNC
AES/EBU
BTooth
USB
1 Standby/On
Switches the unit between Standby mode (indicated by dim power LED)
and On (indicated by bright power LED). Standby is a low power mode
where the power consumption is less than 0.5 Watts. The unit can be left
in Standby mode when not in use.
2 Headphone connection
Allows for the connection of headphones with a ¼" jack plug connector.
Note: 600 Ohm headphones will work well on the 851D. However, with
some less sensitive models maximum volume maybe limited. If louder
listening is required, a lower impedance / higher sensitivity set of
headphones is recommended.
3Menu
Press to enter the 851D's setup menus. Various 851D operating
parameters can be congured. Refer to the 'Operating instructions'
section for more information.
4Filter
The different digital lters can be selected from the 851D’s setup
menu. Alternatively, pressing the Filter/øbutton on the remote will cycle
through different digital lter phase modes: Linear, Minimum, Steep,
Linear inverted, Minimum inverted and Steep inverted. Alternative digital
lters can offer subtly different sound quality characteristics. See later
section for further details. The currently selected lter is displayed by the
indicators just above the button.
Phase
Press the Filter button on the remote to cycle through different phase
output.
If you suspect that your source material or amplier, etc., is inverting the
phase of the musical signal, you can use this function to re-invert the
audio and regain absolute positive phase by pressing the phase button
in the setup menu. Alternatively, to select using the remote control, cycle
through the modes as described above.
5 Infrared sensor
Receives IR commands from the supplied Azur remote control. A clear
unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the sensor
is required.
6& 8 Source select buttons
Push the appropriate input selection button to select the source
component that you wish to listen to (highlighted by a solid circle on the
display).
7 Display
LCD used to control the 851D. Please refer to the 'Operating instructions'
and 'Settings' section of this manual for more information.
9 Volume
When Pre-amp mode is enabled, use to increase/decrease the level of
the sound from the outputs of the pre-amplier. This control affects the
level of the analogue audio output, and the headphones output. It does
not affect the digital output connections
Please refer to the 'Operating instructions' section of this manual for
more information on some of the functions of these buttons.
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The 851D is supplied with a Cambridge Audio
System remote control that operates both this
upsampling DAC/digital pre-amp and Cambridge
Audio 851 series and Stream Magic products.
Insert the supplied AAA batteries to activate.
The functions relevant to the 851D are as follows:
1. Standby/On
Switches the 851D between On and Standby mode.
2. Mute
Mutes the audio on the pre-amplier. The mute
mode is indicated by MUTE appearing and the
volume level being replaced by two ashing dashes
in the display. Press again to cancel mute.
3. Bright
Adjust the backlight of the front panel display;
bright, dim or off.
4. Headphone volume
Increase or decrease the volume of the headphone
output.
5. Home
Press to return to main menu.
6. Volume
Increase or decrease the volume of the pre-
amplier output.
7. Back
Press to go back to the previous menu item.
8. Navigation buttons
Press to navigate around the main menus.
9. Illuminate button
Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote.
10. Source buttons
D1-D6: Press the corresponding source button to
select the digital source inputs.
Bluetooth (BT100): Press to select bluetooth
source input using the BT100 dongle. To pair
devices, press and hold for a few seconds to initiate
the pairing function.
Note: Disconnect one device before pairing
another, or turn the Bluetooth function off from the
currently connected device before pairing another.
USB (PC): Press to select the USB audio source
input.
See later sections for more details.
11. Trigger
Press to override the current trigger output state, for example to turn a
power amplier or projector on or off.
12. Filter/ø
Press to cycle through different digital lter phase modes: Linear,
Minimum, Steep, Linear inverted, Minimum inverted and Steep inverted.
The corresponding LED will light up to show which lter has been
selected. These affect the analogue outputs only. See later section for
more details.
The following functions are
available via USB and Bluetooth
playback.
Note: These functions will depend on the
audio software installed on the host personal
computer or paired devices.
13. Play / Pause
Press the relevant button to play or pause a
track.
14. Skip
Right Skip () – Press once to skip forward
by one track on the playlist.
Left Skip () – Press once to skip backward
by one track on the playlist.
Remote control
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Source connections
Important: Do not turn on any of the units until all connections have
been made.
When designing our products we include features that allow you to
connect your system in various ways. The inclusion of these features
means that you can exibly congure your system depending on your
requirements.
Unbalanced audio connection
The diagram below shows a Stream Magic 6 being connected to Digital
Input 1 of the 851D, which is in turn connected to the 851A via the
Unbalanced ouput.
851A
851D
StreamMagic 6
Balanced audio connection
The diagram below shows a Stream Magic 6 being connected to Digital
Input 1 of the 851D, which is in turn connected to the 851A via the
Balanced ouput.
851A
851D
StreamMagic 6
PC–USB connection
The diagram below shows the USB audio input connection from a
personal computer using a type A-B USB lead to your 851D and an 851A
amplier using Source 1 (Balanced).
Note: Unbalanced connection can also be used, if preferred.
851A
851D
PC/Mac
Note: Always use a certied cable for USB Audio, preferably one that
displays an ofcial USB Audio 2.0 logo. The cable should be the ‘Hi-
Speed USB’ certied. USB cable connections longer than 3m may result
in inconsistent audio performance.
Bluetooth audio connection
The diagram below shows the bluetooth audio input connection of your
paired device to your 851D using the BT100 bluetooth dongle and a
851A amplier using Source 1 (Balanced).
BT100
851A
851D
Bluetooth devices
For more information on BT100, please contact your dealer.
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Pre-Amp mode connection with power syncing
The diagrams below shows the 851D in Pre-Amp mode, connected to
an 851W power amplier through the Balanced Audio Out and also with
power syncing connection, through Control Bus or Trigger Out. See later
section of the manual.
Note: When connecting to an 851W, Unbalanced connection can also be
used, if preferred.
851D
851W
Control Bus connection
Control Bus is the recommended method when using the 851D and
other Cambridge Audio equipment with Control Bus In/Out.
Trigger connection
Trigger Out can be useful if the 851D is desired to control other
equipment that features trigger connections (Custom install and/or
Multi-Room Systems etc).
851D
851W
Control Bus connection
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Operating instructions
The 851D has a custom-made display on the front of the unit that shows
the current status and allows you to access the system settings menu.
Here you can adjust the listening settings to your personal preference.
The system menu is easy to navigate and control, simply by using the
input select buttons to turn a feature on (solid circle) or off (no circle) and
the volume control knob to increase/decrease settings.
Note: To exit the System settings menu or go back one level, press the
Menu button.
Selecting input source
Push the appropriate input selection button to select the source
component that you wish to listen to (highlighted by a solid circle on the
display).
44.1kHz
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
BNC
AES/EBU
BTooth
USB
Filter and phase selection
Press the relevant input select button for four seconds to access the
submenu. Choose either of the three lter or the phase by pressing the
corresponding button. See later section for further details.
SOURCE
Naming
Input 1
Note: The 851D remembers and recalls the selected lter type for each
input individually, making it possible, for example, to select Steep for the
USB input and Linear Phase for Digital Input 1, and so on.
Changing input names / source naming
SOURCE
Naming
Input 1
Press the relevant input select button for four seconds to access the
submenu. Press the Naming button, for example, if Input 1 is a CD player,
name it “CD” etc. Letters are selected by turning the volume control to
scroll through the available characters. Press the ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ button
to select which character you wish to edit. Press the ‘Done’ button to
save and exit the input name change menu and return to the previous
menu.
Alternatively, you can change the input name source by pressing the
Menu button then navigating to ‘Source > Naming’.
USB audio
The 851D is both USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) and USB 1.1 (Full-speed) USB port
compatible.
It will also work with the new USB 3.0 ports where the PC will simply treat
the 851D as if it were a USB 2.0 or 1.1 device.
The 851D also supports two USB Audio protocols (not the same as the
port types themselves) USB Audio 1.0 (which works over USB 1.1 ports
and supports up to 24-bit/96kHz) or USB Audio 2.0 (which requires a
USB 2.0 port and can support up to 24-bit/192kHz).
The default conguration is USB 2.0 and USB Audio 2.0 which works
with nearly all common operating systems and computer types without
drivers and supports up to 24-bit/96kHz audio, simply plug in and play.
In this conguration the 851D is able to work at up to 24-bit/96kHz
by declaring to your computer that it can handle any sample rate from
32kHz to 96kHz.
However in some Windows/Mac operating system variants the operating
system itself may restrict or x the output sample rate or re-sample the
audio.
See our online guide at www.cambridge-audio.com/851DSupport on
USB Audio for more details on this. With careful choice of playback
software and settings many pitfalls can be avoided.
In particular our free Windows USB Audio 2.0 driver (available from our
website) supports up to 24-bit/192kHz audio and WASAPI Exclusive or
ASIO modes that can give enhanced performance.
Switching between USB Class 1 and USB Class 2
operation
Your 851D will come set to driverless USB Audio Class 1 by default, but
it can be congured to run in either USB Class 1 or 2 mode. To change
USB Class, press the Menu button, then press the USB button to swith
between USB 1 and 2 class.
SETTINGS
USB 2
Pre-Amp
Front IR
Bright
Source
Trigger
APD OFF
Use with PCs
With the 851D switched to USB Audio 2.0, the 851D needs the Cambridge
Audio USB Audio 2.0 Driver to be loaded and can then accept up to
24-bit/192kHz (and support ASIO and WASAPI Exclusive if required).
With the 851D switched to USB Audio 1.0, the 851D will work with the
native Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 Audio 1.0 driver (no need to load any
new driver) and accept audio up to 24-bit/96kHz.
The driver is available from www.cambridge-audio.com/851DSupport.
Use with Macs
With the 851D switched to USB Audio 2.0 the 851D works with the native
Mac OS-X 10.5 (Leopard) or above Audio 2.0 driver and can accept audio
up to 24/192kHz.
No extra drivers are required. With the 851D switched to USB Audio 1.0
the 851D will work with the native Mac OS-X 10.5 (Leopard) or above
Audio 1.0 driver and accept audio up to 24/96kHz.
Use with Linux
For most builds of Linux with the 851D switched to USB Audio 1.0 the
851D will work with the native Audio 1.0 driver and accept audio up to
24-bit/96kHz.
Some very new builds of Linux are now supporting USB Audio 2.0 for
which the 851D should be switched to Audio 2.0 support to accept audio
up to 24-bit/192kHz.
For both cases, because Linux builds vary according to their creators
choice of software components (including drivers) it is not possible to
guarantee operation and Audio drivers may need to be loaded.
‘Class drivers’, as they are called for generic support of Audio Class 1.0
or Audio Class 2.0 devices, may be available from the Linux community,
however we do not supply these.
For full USB audio setup guides and to download the Windows USB 2.0
driver, visit www.cambridge-audio.com