Cambridge Audio AXR85/100 User manual

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AXR85/100
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Inhaltsverzeichnis
AXR85/100 3 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Introduction 4 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
What’s included with the AXR85/100? 5 ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Front panel controls 6 .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Rear panel connections 8 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Remote control 11 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Getting connected 12 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Aerials 18 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Operating instructions 19 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 25 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Technical specifications 27 .................................................................................................................................................................................................
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 30 ..............................................................................................................................................................................

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AXR85/100
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Users Manual

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Introduction
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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 specifications are subject to
change without prior notice.
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What’s included with the AXR85/100?
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Inside the box of your AXR you will receive:
AXR Stereo Receiver1.
Remote Control2.
2x AAA Batteries3.
FM antenna4.
AM antenna5.
FM antenna adaptor (only included with CU units, not included with UK/EU units)6.
UK power cord (Depending on which country the AXR was purchased in)7.
EU power cord (Depending on which country the AXR was purchased in)
CU power cord (Depending on which country the AXR was purchased in)
Quick Start Guide8.
Safety Guide9.

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Front panel controls
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1. POWER BUTTON - 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.
Auto Power Down (APD)
You can enable and disable the unit’s APD setting. This can be adjusted by pressing and holding the Power button until the LED flashes in sequence.
The two options below show which option is selected.
Standby flashes 5 times - APD disabled. APD OFF will be shown on the display
Standby flashes 10 times - APD enabled. APD ON will be shown on the display
Note: Make sure the unit is On, before making changes to the APD function.
2. HEADPHONES SOCKET - Allows for the connection of stereo headphones with a quarter inch jack plug. Headphones with an impedance of between
32 and 600 ohms are recommended.
Note: Plugging in headphones will automatically mute the loudspeaker outputs.
3. SKIP/SCAN BUTTONS - The skip scan buttons are used when the FM/AM tuner is selected. These buttons have different uses depending on the mode
selected:
In Preset mode - Steps up or down through the user-stored presets.
In Auto mode - Searches for the previous or next available station. The unit stops at the next strong signal it finds.
In Manual mode - Allows manual stepping up or down of the frequency.
Note: When Preset mode is activated, the unit will automatically tune to the first available preset.
4. MODE/STORE BUTTON - Used for AM/FM mode. Press to cycle the tuning mode between Preset, Auto, and Manual modes. Pressing and holding the
button will allow the current selected station frequency to be stored in the preset bank.

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Follow the ‘Storing Radio Presets’ guide in the ‘Operating Instructions’ section for full details on storing presets.
5. INPUT SOURCE BUTTONS (DIGITAL INPUTS D1, D2, D3 for AXR100 only) - Press the relevant source button to select the desired input source.
Note: There will be no sound from the receiver if the correct input source button isn’t selected.
6. PRESET BUTTONS - Used for AM/FM modes. The preset buttons are used to select user-stored station presets.
Pressing a preset button once will select one of the first 5 presets.
Pressing and holding will select the later 5 presets.
These presets are stored separately for each waveband i.e. there are 10 for FM and 10 for AM. Press the FM/AM button to switch between bands
and sets of 10 presets.
Follow the ‘Storing Radio Presets’ guide in the ‘Operating Instructions’ section for full details on storing presets.
Note: As well as these 10 per band available directly from the front panel buttons, a further 5 presets (11-15) per band can also be accessed by using
the ‘Skip/Scan’ buttons to cycle through all 15 presets.
7. DISPLAY - Used to display information such as the selected input source, volume and tone/balance levels. When the FM or AM tuner input is selected,
the radio frequency or RDS station name will be displayed.
Note: When first purchased, the display will have a protective film over the top. Peel this off for a clear display.
8. SPEAKER A/B BUTTON - The Speaker A/B button toggles between the two sets of loudspeaker terminals. The options are speaker A only, speaker B
only, speaker A and B together, and both sets of speakers off.
Note: ‘Speaker off’ is different to the mute function, as the Rec Out and Headphones outputs are still enabled.
9. MENU BUTTON - Pressing this once will select the Bass option. Pressing a second time will select the Treble option and pressing a third time will
select the Balance option. When one of these options is selected, the volume control will adjust the level.
If nothing is pressed for a while, the source will be displayed and the volume control will go back to controlling the volume level.
Note: Any adjustments to the Bass, Treble and Balance settings are saved when the unit is switched off and back on again.
10. INFRARED SENSOR - Receives IR commands from the supplied remote control. An unobstructed line of sight between the remote control and the
sensor is required.
11. VOLUME CONTROL - Use to increase or decrease the level of the sound from the outputs of the unit.
This controls the volume level of the loudspeakers, Sub-out and headphones.
Note: It does not affect the level of the ‘Rec Out’ output, as this has a fixed level.
The volume control will also change the level of bass, treble and balance in the menu options.
12. AUX INPUT SOCKET - This source input allows you to connect a portable audio device, such as a smart phone, directly into the front of the unit
using a 3.5mm stereo-jack. Once plugged in, this input is automatically selected.

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Rear panel connections
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1. DIGITAL INPUTS (AXR100 ONLY) - TOSLINK and S/P DIF co-axial digital inputs.
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 you dealer for details.
2. AUDIO INPUTS - These inputs are suitable for any ‘line level’ source equipment, such as the audio outputs of CD players, BD/DVD players, etc.
3. PHONO INPUT - This input has a built-in phono stage.
Record players fitted with Phono Cartridges of the Moving Magnet (MM) or high output Moving Coil (MC) type (between 2-6mV output and 30-50k Ohm
load impedance) can be used.
Low output Moving Coil types (<1mV and usually 10-1000 Ohm load impedance) cannot be directly connected and will require a matching transformer
or Phono pre-amp.
Note: The ‘ground’ terminals on both the record player and the AXR should be connected (where possible) with a ground wire for lowest noise/hum
pickup.
Due to stray magnetic fields, turntables should not be located in close proximity due to possible interference.
4. REC OUT - Connect to the recording input of a CD recorder input, tape deck or other compatible recording device etc.
This output provides a constant high level output that does not fluctuate with the volume of the main unit. For this reason, the AXR85/100 cannot be
used as a Preamplifier only and the Rec Out can’t be connected to a Subwoofer.
5. SUB OUT - Connection to the input socket of an active subwoofer.
Note: There is a 2nd order low pass filter of 200Hz applied to the Sub Out, which will filter out frequencies above 200Hz.
The frequency of the connected speakers is not adjusted when the Sub Out is in use, they will still be sent the full frequency range.

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6. AM/FM ANTENNA - Tuner aerial connections for picking up radio signals. Refer to the ‘Connections’ section of this manual. For permanent use,
outdoor AM/FM aerials are highly recommended.
7. SERVICE PORT - For servicing use only. Do not connect anything here as it may result in damage to the unit.
8. BLUETOOTH ANTENNA - Used for wireless streaming Bluetooth (A2DP/AVRCP) audio capability directly from most phones, tablets and laptops. Refer
to the ‘Operating Instructions’ section of this manual.
9. LOUDSPEAKER TERMINALS
Note: When using a banana plug, make sure the speaker terminals are completely tightened before inserting the plug.
Two sets of loudspeaker terminals are available:
A (main loudspeaker terminals, top row)
and
B (secondary switchable loudspeaker terminals, bottom row).
Connect the wires from your left channel loudspeaker to the Left positive and negative terminals, and the wires from the right channel loudspeaker to
the Right positive and negative terminals.
In each case, the red terminal is the positive output and the black terminal is the negative output.
Care should be taken to ensure no stray strands of wire are shorting speaker outputs together. Please ensure that the loudspeaker terminals have been
tightened adequately to provide a good electrical connection. It is possible for the sound quality to be affected if the screw terminals are loose.
The use of A and B speakers affords you an easy and inexpensive way to create a simple multi-room system.
Note: The speaker terminals will need to have the round pips removed before you can insert a banana plug into them.
Note: When using two pairs of speakers, use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
10. HEAT TUNNEL VENT GRILLE - Allows cooling of internal circuitry via the heat tunnel. DO NOT OBSTRUCT.
11. VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH - For servicing use only.

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12. AC POWER SOCKET - Once all connections are complete, plug the AC power cable into an appropriate mains socket and turn the unit on.
Please only use the power lead supplied with the unit.

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Remote control
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The AXR is supplied with a remote control that operates this unit and its built-in tuner. In addition, the
buttons with Blue coloured icons can operate a matching AX CD player.
The supplied AAA batteries must be fitted before the remote control can be used.
1. POWER BUTTON - Switches the AXR85/100 between On and low power eco-friendly Standby mode
2. MUTE - Mutes audio on the unit. Press again to cancel mute.
3. CD (BLUE COLOURED ICONS) - To operate the AXC players only. For more information refer to the
AX CD user’s manual.
4. SPEAKER A/B - Toggles between the selected loudspeaker terminals: speaker A only, speaker B
only, speaker A and B together, or all speakers off.
5. STEREO/MONO - Used only when FM is selected. Toggles between FM stereo output and FM mono
output. For low quality stereo FM signals, selecting mono can usually reduce the noise.
Note: Some FM stations are mono only, and selecting Stereo will have no effect on these.
6. MODE - Used for AM/FM mode. Press to cycle the tuning mode between Preset, Auto, and Manual
modes.
7. VOLUME - Increases or decreases the volume of the unit. Also used to change the bass, treble and
balance settings when these are selected.
8. SKIP/SCAN - Used when FM or AM is selected.
In Preset mode – Steps up or down through the user-stored presets.
In Auto mode – Search for the previous or next available station with a strong signal.
In Manual mode – Adjusts the frequency in steps, for fine tuning.
9. MENU - Toggles between Bass, Treble and Balance options. Use the volume buttons to change the
level of the selected option.
10. PRESET BUTTONS (1/5, 2/6, 3/7, 4/8) - Used when FM or AM is selected. These select user-
stored station presets.
Pressing a preset button once will select one of the first 4 presets.
Pressing and holding will select the later 4 presets.
8 presets are available directly from the remote, further presets can be selected in Preset mode, by
using the Skip/Scan buttons.
11. SOURCE BUTTONS (D1, D2, D3, A1, A2, A3/Aux, Phono, Bluetooth, AM/FM) - Press the
relevant button to select the desired music source.
Note: Digital inputs D1, D2 and D3 are for the AXR100 only.

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Getting connected
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LOUDSPEAKERS
Check the impedance of your speakers. You can use speakers with an impedance of 8 Ohms.
The red coloured speaker terminals are positive (+) and the black speaker terminals are negative (-). Make sure the correct polarity is maintained at
each speaker connector or the sound can become weak and “phasey” with little bass.
USING BARE WIRE CONNECTIONS
Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping off approximately 10mm (3/8”) or less of the outer insulation. More than 10mm could cause a
short circuit. Twist the wires tightly together so there are no loose ends. Unscrew the speaker terminal, insert the speaker cable, tighten the terminal
and secure the cable.
Note: All connections are made using standard loudspeaker cable.
USING BANANA PLUGS
We recommend using Banana plugs with our units to establish a secure connection and ensure there are no loose strands of wire that may cause
unwanted noise or interference.
Once you have stripped the outer insulation of the cable and twisted the wires as indicated below, securely connect these to your banana plugs, remove
the dust cap from the end of the speaker terminal and push the plug in as far as possible without applying excessive force.

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Notes:
When using a banana plug, make sure the speaker terminals are completely tightened before inserting the plug.
The speaker terminals will need to have the round pips removed before you can insert a banana plug into them.
BASIC CONNECTIONS
Any ‘line level’ source equipment can be connected to the audio inputs on the AXR (A1 to A3).
The diagram below shows the basic connection of the AXR to a CD player using the A1 analogue input and a pair of loudspeakers.

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The diagram below shows the basic connection of the AXR to a turntable via the Phono input.
This unit has a built-in Phono preamplifier (Phono Stage), so if your turntable does not possess its own Phono Stage, you may connect the record player
to the input on the rear of the unit marked 'Phono'.
If your turntable does have a built-in Phono stage or you are using an external version, you should connect to any of the other analogue inputs, as the
'Phono' input may produce an unwanted distortion.
Note: Do not connect a non-phono source to the phono input.
The Sub Out is for connecting to the LFE/Sub input of an active subwoofer.
The diagram below shows how to connect the AXR to an active subwoofer via the LFE/Sub input on the subwoofer.

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SPEAKER B CONNECTIONS
The Speaker B connections on the back of the amplifier allow for a second set of speakers to be used (i.e. speakers located in another room).
The Speaker A/B button on the front panel and remote control allows the two sets of speakers to be toggled on and off. Refer to the Front Panel or
Remote Control section of this manual for more information on the Speaker A/B operation.
Either A or B, or both A and B may be selected for use.
Note: When using two pairs of speakers, use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms each.

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BI-WIRE CONNECTIONS
If your loudspeakers are equipped with two sets of terminals, then it is possible to connect them in the bi-wire configuration.
Bi-wiring sends the bass and treble frequencies down separate speaker cables, resulting in a clearer, more focused sound.
Note:
– Speaker A and B must both be selected on the front panel of the unit for this type of connection to work.
– Remove the bi-wire link on the speaker terminals before connecting. Refer to your speaker’s manual for more information.

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Aerials
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Note: The AXR is supplied with a temporary aerial for initial use. For permanent use, outdoor aerials are highly recommended.
AM LOOP AERIAL
Connect each end of the single length antenna to the antenna terminals.
Place the antenna as far from the main system as possible to prevent unwanted noise and to obtain optimum reception.
If the AM loop aerial provided does not provide sufficient reception, it may be necessary to use an outdoor AM aerial.
FM AERIAL
Connect the supplied aerial to the FM 75 ohm socket.
Extend and move the aerial lead around until you get the best reception.
Note: For continued use, we strongly recommend using a 75 ohm outdoor FM aerial.

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Operating instructions
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After making any connections to your unit, activate the AXR by pressing the Power On button on the front of the unit.
SELECTING THE SOURCE
Press the Source button on the front of the unit corresponding to your desired source. Alternatively, you may use the appropriate button on the remote
control.
Note: There will be no sound from the receiver if the correct input source button isn’t selected.
BLUETOOTH
To connect a Bluetooth device to AXR:
Press the Bluetooth/Phono button on the front panel or the Bluetooth button on the remote.1.
"PAIRING" will show on the display.
Consult the instructions of the Bluetooth device to connect to AXR. When successfully connected the display will show your device name.2.
Note: To add another Bluetooth device, Press and hold the Bluetooth/Phono button to disconnect the current connection and repeat step 2.
The AXR will store up to 8 paired Bluetooth devices.
BLUETOOTH TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you are having problems connecting your Bluetooth device to the AXR, please try the following troubleshooting steps:
Ensure that the Bluetooth source has been selected and the AXR is in ‘Pairing’ mode.
Ensure that your Bluetooth device is in pairing mode and not already connected to another Bluetooth unit.
Forget the AXR from your devices’ list of discoverable Bluetooth items and start the pairing process again.
Perform a factory reset on the AXR (see 'Factory Reset' section below).
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
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newly selected level will be indicated briefly on the front display.
The volume is displayed in minus dB. 0dB is the highest level.
A progressively larger negative number indicates the volume is being reduced.
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO SETTINGS
Adjustments to the bass, treble and balance can be made as follows:
To enter the audio menu. Press either the Menu button on the front of the unit or on the remote control.1.
Step through the available settings by pressing the Menu button. The settings available are in order; Bass, Treble and Balance.2.
When you wish to make an adjustment for bass, treble or balance, simply rotate the Volume control or use the Volume control buttons on the3.
remote control.
To exit, wait for five seconds, until the unit returns to normal mode.4.
TUNING AND LISTENING TO THE BUILT IN TUNER
Select the Tuner source using the FM/AM button on the front of the unit, or directly by pressing the FM or AM buttons on the remote.